Lot Essay
Jean George (active 1752-1765) was one of the most distinguished Parisian goldsmiths of the 18th century, supplying gold boxes for the Menus-Plaisirs du Roi between 1755 and 1761.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A FINE LOUIS XV RED LACQUER AND VARI-COLOURED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Details
A FINE LOUIS XV RED LACQUER AND VARI-COLOURED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
signed on the flange "George.AParis.", with the discharge of Éloy Brichard
Oval gold box, the red lacquer exterior mounted overall in a cagework of pierced three-coloured gold chased with flowers and reeded scrolls -- 8.7 cm wide, minimal damage to lacquer
signed on the flange "George.AParis.", with the discharge of Éloy Brichard
Oval gold box, the red lacquer exterior mounted overall in a cagework of pierced three-coloured gold chased with flowers and reeded scrolls -- 8.7 cm wide, minimal damage to lacquer
Provenance
Given to Baron Nathaniel Meyer de Rothschild by Countess Sarah Sch...doff of St-Petersburg