A Swiss gold and enamel zarf, mid 19th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
of eggcup form, the tapering sides in cannetille filigree and decorated with oval and lozenge shape panels enamelled with trophies and floral motifs on a black ground, the borders and foot similarly decorated
5.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $7,000 (Hammer Price)
- $8,540 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Sotheby's, Geneva, 13 November 1986, lot 215
Alison AlfordSpecialist Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900 E: Ann Roberts |
Harley YoungSpecialist, Arts & Design Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9509 2900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlSpecialist, Arts & Design Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |