Lot 344
- 344
A French gold snuff box, maker's mark LF? staff between, circa 1840-50
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on flange and stamped with inventory number 3
- Gold, Ivory
- length 3 3/8 in.
- 8.7cm
cartouche-form, engraved with foliate strapwork on engine-turned ground, the front set with an old-mine diamond, the top now set with a miniature of a Russian Grand Duke
Condition
one crease in base, otherwise good condition, as noted re: later addition of miniature
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.
Catalogue Note
The miniature is probably one of the Russian Grand Dukes, uncles of Nicholas II. The signature could by Zehngraf, for Johannes Zehngraf (Copenhagen 1857-Berlin 1908). The Rosenborg Castle collection contains two miniatures by him of Czar Alexander III and Empress Marie Feodorovna.