39. SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 13
Auction begins: 29 Nov 2025 12:00
Estimate: 5000-7000 EUR
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SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

A rare octagonal tobacco box crafted from 14K gold, created in the second half of the 19th century in Geneva, in the workshop of Pierre Girard. This piece exemplifies high-level jewellery craftsmanship, combining miniature enamel painting, guilloché engraving, and refined ornamental detail.

The central element of the hinged lid features an enamel miniature depicting a romantic scene in the gallant style. The composition is finely rendered and enclosed within an oval frame of opaque sky-blue enamel, adorned with neoclassical floral motifs.

The sides of the case are decorated with a guilloché pattern beneath translucent enamel, enhanced with white enamel ribbon-like waves. The base is designed with alternating vertical segments of white and blue enamel, emphasizing the symmetry and architectural structure of the form. The tobacco box reflects the harmony of proportion and technical perfection characteristic of the Geneva school.

Marks: maker’s mark of Pierre Girard, Swiss gold hallmarks post-1881, item number 4281

Dimensions: Width 8.5 cm, depth 6 cm, height 1.5 cm . Weight: 122 g

Condition: Excellent collector’s condition

Provenance: Private collection, Monaco

Condition: Good
Style: Louis XVI
Country: Switzerland
Period: 19th century
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Gold 14K, Enamel, Painting
Product sizes: Height - 8.5cm, Width - 6cm, Depth - 1.5cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
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