Lot 340
- 340
A Swiss enameled gold snuff box for the Turkish market, circa 1830
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- Gold, Enamel
- length 3 3/8 in.
- 8.4cm
oval with waved sides, the cover enameled with a ship in a stormy sea, the base with an island castle at sunset, the sides with further lake views spaced by bouquets; damages to sides
Provenance
Parke-Bernet, New York, 19 February 1971, lot 155
Condition
interior lacks gold panel of cover (replaced with velvet), significant losses to most scenes on sides, top and base 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.