Lot Essay
For information about the collection of Mr and Mrs A. Friedmann, see lot 47.
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MARK OF JEAN DELOBEL, PARIS, 1777-1778
Details
A LOUIS XVI ENAMELLED GOLD PATCH-BOX
MARK OF JEAN DELOBEL, PARIS, 1777-1778
Navette shaped, the hinged cover enamelled with alternating panels of flowers on a peach ground, and plain mauve strips, simulating silk, all on a textured ground, within a border of quatrefoils on a white ground, the sides and base similarly decorated, marked inside, on cover and on rim, fitted contemporary shagreen case with velvet lining
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
MARK OF JEAN DELOBEL, PARIS, 1777-1778
Navette shaped, the hinged cover enamelled with alternating panels of flowers on a peach ground, and plain mauve strips, simulating silk, all on a textured ground, within a border of quatrefoils on a white ground, the sides and base similarly decorated, marked inside, on cover and on rim, fitted contemporary shagreen case with velvet lining
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
Provenance
M. and Mme. Adolphe Friedmann, Paris and thence by descent to the present owners.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.