ID 848455
Lot 41 | A LOUIS XV ENAMELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Estimate value
£ 20 000 – 30 000
BY JEAN-JOSEPH BARRIÈRE (FL. 1763-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1768/1769, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774, THE FLANGE STAMPED WITH WORKSHOP NUMBER 630
Oval box, the cover, sides and base enamelled to simulate lapis lazuli within shaped reserves interspersed by foliate gold medallion and laurel swags, the cover, base and sides set with enamel plaques featuring cherubs and on the cover Diana playing with a cherub, all within slightly raised chased vari-colour gold husk and foliate borders
2 1/2 in. (68 mm.) wide
gross weight 3 oz. 10 dwt. (110 gr.)
| Manufactur: | Jean-Joseph Barriere |
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| Medium: | Acrylic glass, Enamel, Gold, Plastic |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Cans and snuffboxes, Boxes and Cases |
| Manufactur: | Jean-Joseph Barriere |
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| Medium: | Acrylic glass, Enamel, Gold, Plastic |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Cans and snuffboxes, Boxes and Cases |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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