Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 5 855
Lot 148
  • A French metal-mounted faience box and cover, Joseph Hannong, Strasbourg, circa 1770-1775


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 855

About this Item

A French metal-mounted faience box and cover, Joseph Hannong, Strasbourg, circa 1770-1775

of wavy outline, the cover painted with a bird perched on a blossoming branch against a cream ground, the body painted with insects and rural scenes, underglaze-blue-painted initials ‘IH 23', one hinge is loose, 5,7cm high, 10,5cm wide



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