LATE 17TH CENTURY

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A FLEMISH ORMOLU AND LAPIS LAZULI-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOX**
Late 17th Century
The coffered lid with a central mount of putti flanked by four corner mounts of figures holding lapis plaques, with additional lower corner mounts, opening to a veneered interior, the mounts regilt
6¼in. (16cm.) high, 13¾in. (35cm.) wide, 9in. (23cm.) deep

Special Notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country

Lot Essay

A closely related casket from the Museo Duca di Martina, Naples and thought to be of Dutch colonial origin (which might account for the use of the exotic stone lapis lazuli on this example), was exhibited in L'Arte della Tartaruga, Naples, Museo Duca di Martina, Villa Floridiana, 11 December 1994-30 April 1995.

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