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A Nymphenburg box and cover circa 1770
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- impressed shield marks, incised 41 to each
- 15cm., 6in. diam.
in the white, modelled as an abalone shell with conch shell knop, supported on three shell supports ( minor chips)
Provenance
Collection de monsieur at madame Luigi Anton Laura, their sale Sotheby's, Paris, 27th June, 2001, lot 27
Condition
box: some shallow chips to inside of rim. Minor shallow chip to outside of rim. Minoe nicks to shell supports.
cover: quite a number of small chips around the rim. Chip to inner flange. Area of spray to edge of cover , approx. 2in. by ½in.
"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."