6 - Lacquered bonbonnière with an 18-carat yellow gold mount dat…
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Estimate €1,500 - €1,600

Description

Lacquered bonbonnière with an 18-carat yellow gold mount dating from the Louis XV period, adorned with a later miniature depicting a genre scene. Paris, 1765/1766. Hallmarks of Jean-Jacques Prévost, indistinct maker’s mark, French import hallmark for gold (1864–1893). Circular box with a lid, sides and base made of beige lacquer. The lid is adorned with a circular enamel plaque, painted with a Rococo scene depicting a gentleman seated at a table in front of a tent, being served by two young maids. Fluted mount in gilded silver. Openwork gold mounts on the lid and base, stamped with ovolos and leaves. Interior lined with a speckled brown composition. Diameter: 68 mm (2 11/16 in) Provenance: Christie’s auction, 22 May 2001, lot 141. Please request condition reports: these are not included in the descriptions. As jewellery is not stored at the office, to collect your item(s), please make an appointment with our team: [email protected] - (tel.) 01 34 42 14 50. Collection is available from Tuesday to Friday only. Please give 24 hours’ notice before visiting, as the lots are not stored at the auction house. BUYER’S FEES FOR THIS LOT: 20% including VAT (VAT not recoverable).

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About the sale A fine summer sale: Cartier jewellery and a collection of watches, works of art and miscellaneous items.

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Auction time 07/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

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6 - Lacquered bonbonnière with an 18-carat yellow gold mount dat… See original version (French)

6 - Lacquered bonbonnière with an 18-carat yellow gold mount dat…
See original version (French)