Lot 348
- 348
A German gold-mounted agate snuff box, circa 1730
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Gold, Agate
- length of agate box 2 1/2 in.
- 6.4cm
shaped oval with bombé sides, molded border and openwork front mount of a classical head surrounded by strapwork, stamped with later control mark only. Together with an oval rose gold Box with gouache miniature of Marie-Antoinette after Vigée-LeBrun, apparently unmarked, mid 19th century; 2 pieces
Provenance
Agate box: Parke-Bernet, New York, 19 Feburary 1971, lot 168
Condition
small chip and fracture to upper left corner of agate lid, otherwise good
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.