拍品專文
A similar Dresden box is illustrated in H. and S. Berry-Hill, Antique Gold Boxes, New York, 1953, p. 126, fig. 108.
DRESDEN, CIRCA 1750
細節
A SAXON ROCOCO GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
Dresden, circa 1750
Rectangular semi-translucent amethystine quartz box with slightly concave sides, the cover applied with a pierced gold panel chased and engraved with triumphant Cupid brandishing his bow, surrounded by polished accolae c-scrolls and matted rocaille, reeded gold mounts with slightly raised scrolling thumbpiece
72 mm. (2.7/8 in.) wide
Dresden, circa 1750
Rectangular semi-translucent amethystine quartz box with slightly concave sides, the cover applied with a pierced gold panel chased and engraved with triumphant Cupid brandishing his bow, surrounded by polished accolae c-scrolls and matted rocaille, reeded gold mounts with slightly raised scrolling thumbpiece
72 mm. (2.7/8 in.) wide
來源
Martini Collection, no. 102.
René Fribourg, New York; (+) Sotheby's, London, part IV, 14 October 1963, lot 290 (£520 to S. J. Phillips).
with Kugel.
René Fribourg, New York; (+) Sotheby's, London, part IV, 14 October 1963, lot 290 (£520 to S. J. Phillips).
with Kugel.
出版
C. Le Corbeiller, European and American Snuff Boxes 1730-1830, London, 1966, illustrated no. 452.