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1486
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A set of three gold and enamel boxes, late 18th–early 19th c…
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1486
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A set of three gold and enamel boxes, late 18th–early 19th c…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 5,000 - CHF 7,000
Voluntary lot
Description
A set of three gold and enamel boxes, late 18th–early 19th century, comprising:
– a round box in gold and blue enamel, the lid decorated with a polychrome miniature depicting a young woman seated near a fountain in a landscape, surprised by a young man, set within a border of half-pearls, the belt and background enamelled in translucent blue on a guilloché ground, highlighted by white enamelled friezes and gold foliage motifs,
– an oval box in chiselled and enamelled gold, the lid centred with a polychrome miniature depicting a young woman in bust form wearing a turban, surrounded by foliage motifs enhanced with blue enamel, the band chiselled with panels featuring scrollwork and geometric motifs,
– an oval gold and polychrome enamel snuff box, the lid decorated with a guilloché-enamelled design, centred on a blue enamel medallion featuring a gold motif of an ancient altar, set within a border of medallions and a polychrome enamelled floral frieze, the rim chiselled and engraved with medallions and geometric panels. The interior is fitted with two compartments and comes with a small brush
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About the sale
Collectables & Curiosities – Light fittings – Works of art – Clocks – Mirrors – Furniture – Rugs
Auction location
Auction time
09/22/2026 at 10:00 AM
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