A PAINTED LACQUER SNUFF BOX, FRENCH, PROBABLY LATE 18TH CENTURY
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A PAINTED LACQUER SNUFF BOX, FRENCH, PROBABLY LATE 18TH CENTURY
Circular, the lid inset with a miniature of a wooded landscape with figures, attributed to Carl Ludwig Hackert, in a gold bezel, apparently unmarked; together with a gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, the lid inset with a miniature of the chapel of William Tell, Swiss School, early 19th century, apparently unmarked
7.3cm., 2⅞in. wide; 8.6cm., 3⅜in. wide
Condition Report:
First, miniature with some slight loss at edges, the lacquer box has a number of small nibbles at edges.
Second, miniature good, gold mount a little buckled, otherwise the box in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A PAINTED LACQUER SNUFF BOX, FRENCH, PROBABLY LATE 18TH CENTURY
Circular, the lid inset with a miniature of a wooded landscape with figures, attributed to Carl Ludwig Hackert, in a gold bezel, apparently unmarked; together with a gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, the lid inset with a miniature of the chapel of William Tell, Swiss School, early 19th century, apparently unmarked
7.3cm., 2⅞in. wide; 8.6cm., 3⅜in. wide
Condition Report:
First, miniature with some slight loss at edges, the lacquer box has a number of small nibbles at edges.
Second, miniature good, gold mount a little buckled, otherwise the box in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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