Lot 172
- 172
A French gold, enamel, and diamond snuff box for the Turkish market, Gabriel Morel, Paris, circa 1830
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside base and outside rim
- Gold, enamel, diamond
- 8.6cm
scalloped oval, the cover set with twelve large old-mine diamonds surrounded by diamond-set tendrils, decorated en grisaille with vases and bouquets of flowers, borders of trophies and urns, enameled inside the cover with matching basket of flowers,
Condition
four small diamonds missing from tendrils on top, minor losses to white enamel border on base band
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.