Details
Description
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX
Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud
Modelled as a reclining monk, one hand supporting his bald head, …
Read more
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX
Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud
Modelled as a reclining monk, one hand supporting his bald head, the other holding a rosary and with a crutch at his side, the interior lid painted in puce camaïeu with a harbor scene 2in. (7.2cm.) long
PROVENANCE
Anon. sale; Sotheby's, London, 11 April 1978, lot 371
Christies, 24 May, 2000, lot 139
See less
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Crack that runs along cover. Slight roughness to both sleeves. Crack that runs along cover. Slight roughness to both sleeves. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Boxes
- Basalt Boxes
- Bristol Porcelain Boxes
- Chelsea Porcelain Boxes
- Frederick Cooper Boxes
- Worlds Away Boxes
- Dresden Porcelain Boxes
- Oly Studio Boxes
- Ralph Lauren Home Boxes
- AERIN Boxes
- Worcester Porcelain Boxes
- Furstenberg Porcelain Boxes
- Lyngby Porcelain Boxes
- KPM Porcelain Boxes
- Nymphenburg Porcelain Boxes
- Porcelaine de Paris Boxes
- Ironstone Boxes
- Arteriors Home Boxes
- Sèvres Porcelain Boxes
- Classical Greek Boxes
- Plaster Boxes
- Casa Bique Boxes
- Gorham Boxes
- Workaday Handmade Boxes
- Dansk Boxes