Lot Essay
For a similar example see the Fitzhenry and Chavagnac Catalogue, p. 58, no. 338.
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CIRCA 1750, PROBABLY SAINT-CLOUD
Details
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
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