Emporium Auctions
Thu, Dec 5, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 228
Five Painted Papier Mache Snuff Boxes
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British/Continental, 19th century, circular lidded boxes, ebonized with hand painted scenes on lids, including one of a man holding a wine cordial and titled "The Bee's Wing", a man on horseback next to a woman fanning a bride and titled "der Pfarrer zur Brautwahl" (Pastor to the Bridal Choice), largest 4 in.; Provenance: The Kapnek Bluethenthal Collection
scattered cracks and repairs to rims, some losses to paint, chips, dents, scratches, one with larger chip to base, crackle and craquelure, other tpyical surface wear and abrasions consistent with age and use
Condition
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