Two gilt-metal tortoiseshell snuffboxes early 19th century

both circular, the first inset with a fixé sous verre miniature of cattle watering, by Auguste Xavier Leprince (1799-1826), signed and dated 1816, apparently unmarked, the second inset with a miniature depicting a cowherd and his animals, on ivory, by Auguste Xavier Leprince, signed circa 1820, apparently unmarked, and two other boxes, both inset with fixé sous verre landscape miniatures, French School, early 19th century, one tortoiseshell-lined poudre d’écaille with gold mounts, the other tortoiseshell with gilt-metal mounts, both apparently unmarked, fixé sous verre, apparently unmarked, apparently unmarked, two other boxes, poudre d’écaille, both apparently unmarked, Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: SRYASJN4 Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. (4), 8.2cm wide; 8.2cm wide; 8cm wide; 9cm wide, Despite his life being cut tragically short at the age of twenty-seven, Auguste Xavier Leprince exhibited widely in France and Italy during his few years, making his mark particularly in the realms of landscape and animal painting. His admiration for Dutch Golden Age painters, including Aelbert Cuyp and Adriaen van de Velde, is particularly felt in these examples, which capture the spirit of both the 17th century and the age in which he lived. Important Note:, This lot may contain materials that are subject to both export and import permits. Buyers must be aware of their destination country’s import policies prior to purchase, particularly where these relate to the trade in endangered species listed in Appendices under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Please note, that we do not identify or verify the taxonomic identification (such as genus, family, or subspecies) of any plant or animal, it is a buyer’s responsibility to undertake any biological testing of purchases. Buyers are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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