Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these Rooms on 7 May 1973, lot 209.
CIRCA 1765, THE MOUNTS WITH THE DÉCHARGE OF JEAN-JACQUES PRÉVOST, PARIS 1762-68
Details
A Mennecy silver-mounted white snuff-box
Circa 1765, the mounts with the décharge of Jean-Jacques Prévost, Paris 1762-68
Modelled as a bearded monk seated with an open book in his lap, the cover moulded with a flower-spray
2¼in. (5.5cm.) high
Circa 1765, the mounts with the décharge of Jean-Jacques Prévost, Paris 1762-68
Modelled as a bearded monk seated with an open book in his lap, the cover moulded with a flower-spray
2¼in. (5.5cm.) high
Provenance
Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection, sold Christie's New York, 22 March 1991, lot 420.