Rococo style, round-cornered rectangular box, the whole fashioned in a rhythmic fluidity of line. Hinged lid with high-relief scene of the Judgment of Solomon (Kings I, 3:16-28). Marked. 1.25 x 3 x 2.5 inches.
AUCTION 64 |
Thursday, March 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art
Lot 324
DUTCH SILVER SNUFF BOX.
Rococo style, round-cornered rectangular box, the whole fashioned in a rhythmic fluidity of line. Hinged lid with high-relief scene of the Judgment of Solomon (Kings I, 3:16-28). Marked. 1.25 x 3 x 2.5 inches.
Mid-18th century
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
For a similar Dutch snuff box with a Biblical-themed lid, see Sotheby’s New York, Judaica, December 17th, 2008, Lot 87.