A gold-mounted tortoiseshell boite-a miniature circa 1800, French

rectangular, the lid applied with a fixé sous verre miniature of the château and cascade of Saint-Cloud, by Jean-François Sebelle called 'Lebelle' (fl. early 19th century), signed, apparently unmarked, fixé sous verre, , 9.3cm wide, 5.5cm deep, 2.75cm high, Jean-François Sebelle, who was active during the opening decades of the 19th century, specialised in the fixé sous verre technique (painting directly on the back of glass) of which this is a fine example. Famously, the Château de Saint-Cloud during this period was expanded for Queen Marie Antoinette, later occupied by Napoleon Bonaparte, and finally inhabited by the restored Bourbons. 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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