- 105
North Italian, probably Veneto, late 16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a bronze inkwell
the base supported by three hippocamps, the lid surmounted by a seated cherub
Provenance
Hermann Wallich Collection ( 1833 Bonn- 1928 Berlin)
Dr. Karl Lanz Collection, Mannheim
Vallée collection Dortmund, purchased at the Kunst- und Antiquitätenmesse Köln from Kunsthandel Hülsmann, Hamburg.
Exhibited
Renaissance Exhibition, Berlin 1889, by repute
Condition
In overall good condition consistent with age. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches to the surface. There are some larger dents, as to the upper rim of the inkwell at one of the three scroll ornaments, to the lower rim of one of the horse busts, and to the proper front laft side of the book held by the putto on the cover, and to his right foot.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."