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Eight Carved Hardstone Hippopotamuses
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- hardstone, figures
The hippopotamuses composed of carved bloodstone jasper with cabochon ruby eyes, measuring approximately 77.8 by 37.4 by 36.0 mm; carved bloodstone jasper with cabochon yellow glass eyes, measuring approximately 8.5 by 38.1 by 36.2 mm; carved rose-colored hardstone with cabochon onyx eyes, measuring approximately 54.7 by 41.5 by 24.6 mm.; carved transparent brown glass with cabochon glass eyes, measuring approximately 60.3 by 45.6 by 44.1 mm. signed L.H. Asprey.; carved streaked grey hardstone with simulated diamond eyes, signed Asprey; carved mottled green dendritic and white hardstone with cabochon yellow glass eyes, measuring approximately 65.3 by 58.1 by 56.8 mm.; carved striated brown hardstone with round ruby eyes, measuring approximately 63.3 by 26.1 by 30.3 mm; and carved patinated sterling silver with cabochon ruby eyes, measuring approximately 49.0 by 27.6 by 27.3 mm., signed Hancocks, London.
Condition
Bloodstone japser: faint surface breaking inclusions on nose under chin and on belly, overall good condition. bloodstone spotted with jasper feet: right back fott of yellow jasper has a large chip, surface breaking inclusions throughout. rose-colored hardstone: irregular shaped patch on bottom, some surface-breaking inclusions. Nice polish and good condition overall. trasparent brown glass: small chip on right front foot appears to be repair, engraved on bottom. streaked gray hardstone: 2 small single-cut simulated diamonds of yellow hue, eye clean overall very good condition, bottom engraved. Mottled gree dendritic: overall good condition. Straited brown hardstone: overall very good condition. Patinated Sterling: With english hallmarks and letter date for 1990, overall 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.