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Four Carved Hardstone Pigs
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- hardstone, figures
Including a carved orange-colored hardstone standing pig with cabochon ruby eyes, measuring approximately 106.4 by 44.0 by 60.7 mm.; a carved beryl standing pig with cabochon ruby eyes, measuring approximately 43.8 by 19.6 by 27.4 mm.; a carved colorless glass seated pig with round garnet eyes, measuring approximately 65.5 by 30.0 by 42.2 mm.; and a carved citrine quartz reclining pig with cabochon onyx eyes, measuring approximately 46.0 by 28.0 by 18.8 mm.
Condition
Orange hardstone pig: some slight surface pitting original to material before cutting, faint chips at tip of ears. Beryl pig: moderately included, overall in very good condition. Colorless glass pig: overall in very good condition. Citrine pig: eye visible inclusions, overall in very good condition.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.