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CIRCA 1730-35, THE MOUNTS CONTEMPORARY
Details
A GOLD-MOUNTED MEISSEN PORCELAIN CHINOISERIE SNUFF-BOX AND COVER
CIRCA 1730-35, THE MOUNTS CONTEMPORARY
With concave sides, a serpentine front and canted corners, painted with chinoiserie figures at various pursuits on terraces including playing musical instruments, the interior of the cover painted with a chinoiserie couple dancing observed by musicians and onlookers, the box interior richly gilt
CIRCA 1730-35, THE MOUNTS CONTEMPORARY
With concave sides, a serpentine front and canted corners, painted with chinoiserie figures at various pursuits on terraces including playing musical instruments, the interior of the cover painted with a chinoiserie couple dancing observed by musicians and onlookers, the box interior richly gilt
Provenance
The Collection of P.C. Melville, Esq., sold; Sotheby's, London, 11 April 1972, lot 203.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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