TWO GILT-METAL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOXES, FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
TWO GILT-METAL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOXES, FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Both circular, the first inset with a fixé sous verre miniature of cattle watering, by Auguste Xavier Leprince, signed and dated 1816, apparently unmarked; the second inset with a miniature depicting a cowherd and his animals, on ivory, by Auguste Xavier Leprince, signed, circa 1820, apparently unmarked; together with two other boxes, both inset with fixé sous verre landscape miniatures, French School, early 19th century, one tortoiseshell-lined poudre d’écaille with gold mounts, the other tortoiseshell with gilt-metal mounts, both apparently unmarked
8.2cm., 3¼in. wide; 8.2cm., 3¼in. wide; 8cm., 3⅛in. wide; 9cm., 3½in. wide
Condition Report:
First (cattle watering), miniature good, tortoiseshell little nibbled, bottom mount detached
Second, generally good, but both mounts dented and warped
Third and fourth, one tortoiseshell nibbled, the other mounts, lid and miniature separating
"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."
Provenance:
Provenance (box nr. 4):
Faucigny Lucinge collection
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
TWO GILT-METAL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOXES, FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Both circular, the first inset with a fixé sous verre miniature of cattle watering, by Auguste Xavier Leprince, signed and dated 1816, apparently unmarked; the second inset with a miniature depicting a cowherd and his animals, on ivory, by Auguste Xavier Leprince, signed, circa 1820, apparently unmarked; together with two other boxes, both inset with fixé sous verre landscape miniatures, French School, early 19th century, one tortoiseshell-lined poudre d’écaille with gold mounts, the other tortoiseshell with gilt-metal mounts, both apparently unmarked
8.2cm., 3¼in. wide; 8.2cm., 3¼in. wide; 8cm., 3⅛in. wide; 9cm., 3½in. wide
Condition Report:
First (cattle watering), miniature good, tortoiseshell little nibbled, bottom mount detached
Second, generally good, but both mounts dented and warped
Third and fourth, one tortoiseshell nibbled, the other mounts, lid and miniature separating
"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."
Provenance:
Provenance (box nr. 4):
Faucigny Lucinge collection