Enameled copper snuffbox decorated with Europeans, China, 1770–1830
Oblong and flattened in shape, the base is enamelled with pink foliage, and each side is decorated with an oval panel depicting a European figure. One is a man wearing a blue coat and a pink stole, holding a basket of fruit in his arm. The other is a woman dressed in the same colors. The collar and base are outlined in blue. A stylized blue flower adorns the underside of the base. The stopper is made of a copper alloy with a coral cabochon.
Height: 6 cm
Restored.
Live Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 103

Enameled copper snuffbox decorated with Europeans, China, 1770–1830 Oblong and flattened in shape, the base is enamelled with pink foliage, and each side is decorated with an oval panel depicting a European figure. One is a man wearing a blue coat and a pink stole, holding a basket of fruit in his arm. The other is a woman dressed in the same colors. The collar and base are outlined in blue. A stylized blue flower adorns the underside of the base. The stopper is made of a copper alloy with a coral cabochon. Height: 6 cm Restored.

Estimate
€500 - €600
Buyer's premium
32%
Enameled copper snuffbox decorated with Europeans, China, 1770–1830 Oblong and flattened in shape, the base is enamelled with pink foliage, and each side is decorated with an oval panel depicting a European figure. One is a man wearing a blue coat and a pink stole, holding a basket of fruit in his arm. The other is a woman dressed in the same colors. The collar and base are outlined in blue. A stylized blue flower adorns the underside of the base. The stopper is made of a copper alloy with a coral cabochon. Height: 6 cm Restored.
Sale Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris