Lot 89
  • 89

An Italian electroplate venison dish and cover in the from of a stag, Franco Lagini, 1990

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver and wood
  • 61cm, 24in long; 51cm, 20in high
gilt antlers and wood cutting board

Condition

Traces of lacquer, some loss to the gilding on the antlers, otherwise good. For further queries please contact the Silver department directly on +44(0)207.293.5100.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Franco Langini's production can be dated to between the 1970s and the 1990s and is essentially zoomorphic. Typical of his work are a pair of crystal and electroplate cranes and an electroplate lobster dish and cover. Each of Langini's creations appears to be unique.