The Giordano Collection: Une Vision Muséale Part II

The Giordano Collection: Une Vision Muséale Part II

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 105. A micromosaic and ivory bonbonniere with gilt-metal mounts, probably Rome, late 18th century.

A micromosaic and ivory bonbonniere with gilt-metal mounts, probably Rome, late 18th century

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

circular, the lid decorated with a micromosaic plaque of a classical two-handled vase decorated with flower garlands and Vitruvian scroll border, on dark blue background, within a double red, blue and white border, the box carved in ivory, tortoiseshell lining,


Diam. 3 in; 7,6 cm


Please note that this lot contains elephant ivory the export of which outside the EU is now prohibited pursuant to European regulation 2021/2280 of 16 December 2021. Pursuant to the UK Ivory Act 2018, clients based in the United Kingdom are not able to bid on / purchase this lot. Sotheby's will be able to provide the buyer with the intra-community certificate attached to this item.