Lot Essay
After the death of Jean-François Bautte (1772-1837), the firm continued under the name of 'Jean-François Bautte & Cie' until 1855 when it changed its name to 'Rossel, Bautte & Cie'.
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THE BOX BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS BAUTTE & CO., MARKED, GENEVA, CIRCA 1840, THE FLANGE ENGRAVED 'J. F. BAUTTE. &. CME A. GENEVE', THE MICROMOSAIC FROM THE BARBERI WORKSHOP, ROME, CIRCA 1840
Details
AN IMPORTANT SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A ROMAN MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE
the box by Jean-François Bautte & Co., marked, Geneva, circa 1840, the flange engraved 'J. F. Bautte. &. Cme a. Geneve', the micromosaic from the Barberi workshop, Rome, circa 1840
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover inset with a fine rectangular micromosaic depicting a waterfall in a mountainous landscape, within a raised black and white enamelled rim, the sides and base panels of frosted gold and enamelled en relief with multi-colour flowers finely painted in opaque enamel and with leaves in translucent green enamel, the borders enamelled with translucent green leaves and white chevrons, the four corners of the base walls chased with fluted columns
3 3/8 in. (87 mm.) wide
the box by Jean-François Bautte & Co., marked, Geneva, circa 1840, the flange engraved 'J. F. Bautte. &. C
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover inset with a fine rectangular micromosaic depicting a waterfall in a mountainous landscape, within a raised black and white enamelled rim, the sides and base panels of frosted gold and enamelled en relief with multi-colour flowers finely painted in opaque enamel and with leaves in translucent green enamel, the borders enamelled with translucent green leaves and white chevrons, the four corners of the base walls chased with fluted columns
3 3/8 in. (87 mm.) wide
Provenance
Formerly Jeanne van Volxem Collection.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
(SEE CATALOGUE BACK COVER FOR ENLARGED DETAIL OF BASE)