Louis XVI vari-coloured gold bonbonniere, Paris 1781-1782, maker's mark probably of Rene Pelissier, the charge and discharge of Henry Clavel
Estimate $4,000 – $5,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
circular gold box with detachable lid, engine turned with concentric reeding and scattered beads, the cover and base with a central reserve applied with scrolling rosette, foliate borders, lid unmarked
7 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
- $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Christie's, Geneva, 11 November 1986, lot 431
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |