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An ivory-veneered perfume box with lid
Estimate
4.000 - 6.000
Session 1
20 July 2026
Hammer Price
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Wood veneered with ivory plaques. Gilt bronze mounts depicting architectural elements and medallions with gallant figures on the lid. Velvet-lined interior. Lock marked Susse Frés from the Susse Frères foundry. France, 19th century
14x41,5x22 cm
Additional Information
The French foundry Susse Frères was founded in 1804 by Louis and Émile Susse in Paris. It stood out for its artistic bronze casting work, mainly in the 19th century (from 1830) and early 20th century, using the "cire perdue" (lost wax) technique. It worked with renowned sculptors such as Antoine-Louis Barye, Mathurin Moreau and Auguste Rodin.
With the CITES certificate no. 26PTLX02070C
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