Lot Essay
A very similar portrait miniature by Guérin of the Empress Josephine, wearing the same pearl earrings and necklace but with pink roses in her hair, was sold in these rooms 27 December 2004, lot Number 256.
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THE BOX, GENEVA, CIRCA 1805, THE MINIATURE BY JEAN-URBAIN GUERIN (FRENCH 1760-1836)
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A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A PORTRAIT MINIATURE
THE BOX, GENEVA, CIRCA 1805, THE MINIATURE BY JEAN-URBAIN GUERIN (FRENCH 1760-1836)
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with panels chased and stamped with foliage and geometric patterns, the end borders of the cover and base chased with trophies of music and love, the cover centred with an oval miniature, on ivory, of the Empress Josephine in a grey satin dress, wearing pearls and with a fruiting vine garland in her hair, signed 'J. Guerin.' (lower right), in chased gold frame, within polished gold borders
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
THE BOX, GENEVA, CIRCA 1805, THE MINIATURE BY JEAN-URBAIN GUERIN (FRENCH 1760-1836)
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with panels chased and stamped with foliage and geometric patterns, the end borders of the cover and base chased with trophies of music and love, the cover centred with an oval miniature, on ivory, of the Empress Josephine in a grey satin dress, wearing pearls and with a fruiting vine garland in her hair, signed 'J. Guerin.' (lower right), in chased gold frame, within polished gold borders
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
Provenance
H. W. J. Fockema Collection, Brussels; (+) Christie's, London, 18 November 1969, lot 77.
Sotheby's, Geneva, 14 November 1984, lot 408.
Sotheby's, Geneva, 14 November 1984, lot 408.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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