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A gold-mounted tortoiseshell and micromosaic snuff box, Paris, 1782-1789, set with a micromosaic plaque, probably Rome, late 18th century

Alternate WarehouseRestricted Species

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

circular, the lid formed of a micromosaic plaque representing a dog with its head turned to its left, seated on a grassy patch against a dark blue background, within tesserae border, later mounted in polished gold, the tortoiseshell base with gold footrim, illegible set of marks struck twice to mounts, including the discharge mark for Henri Clavel (1782-1789),

7.5cm., 3 in diameter

Please note that this lot includes endangered species, which will require a CITES permit for export. Please refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction and Conditions of Business for Buyers for additional information.

Please note that this lot contains restricted materials. Replica Shoes 's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the U.S.A. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service reserves the right to block any export or import to the United States. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots, or a seizure by a government agency, cannot justify any delay in payment or the cancellation of the sale.

Bonhams London, 21 November 2012, lot 26

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

The export of this property from Italy, whether to other European Union Member States or to non-EU countries, is subject to the issuance of specific documents and/or licenses by the competent Italian authorities. Such authorizations may be denied or may require longer processing times than expected. For detailed information regarding the procedures and timing for export, please contact the relevant sales department or our customer service at the following addresses: alessia.zanon@sothebys.com ; it.cx@sothebys.com.

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