Snuffbox with the image of an artist drawing a seated lady
Snuffbox with the image of an artist drawing a seated lady
Switzerland or Germany, Geneve or Hanau
Circa 1795
Gold; chasing, coloured enamels painting
2.5 х 8.6 х 6.4 cm, 136 gr
Master's mark: "M.S."; two marks: "ET"; in the form of a duck's head
Gold oval enamelled snuffbox with large central raised plaque depicting a classical artist drawing on oval canvas a seated lady on a Klismos chair with white draped dress with the garden on the background, within twist bands of green leaves and gold line paillon border on translucent blue enamel ground and framed by white opaque and gold border, the sides and bottom enamelled with central opaque pale blue plaques with gold paillon decorations within identical borders, side panels with fine Neoclassic urns and swags.
Инв.1470/ДПИ