- 1169
A French silver-mounted ivory drawing tablet late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- ivory, silver
- height 3 3/4 in.; width 4 1/4 in.; depth 1 1/8 in.
- 9.5 cm; 10.8 cm; 2.9 cm
comprised of seven flat oval ivory leaves, each scored with a grid for perspective drawing, folding into a silver-mounted casing, two leaves with old landscape drawings in pencil, with velvet-lined shagreen-covered case.
Condition
Abrasions, wear, and minor chipping. Dirty. With remains of pencil drawings. Silver tarnished. Box worn, with losses.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.