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Eventail en ecaille, France, fin du XVIIIe siecle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Eventail en ecaille, France, fin du XVIIIe siecle
- tortoisesheill, vellum
- Long. 27 cm ; 10 5/8 in
la monture repercée, dorée et argentée de musiciens et leurs trophées, la feuille en peau peinte de scène pastorale avec putti, le revers d'une scène galante, le rivet en strass vert postérieur
the guards and sticks pierced, gilt and silvered with musicians and musical trophies, the leaf painted with cupids attending a country festival, the reverse with a gallant scene, later green paste rivet
the guards and sticks pierced, gilt and silvered with musicians and musical trophies, the leaf painted with cupids attending a country festival, the reverse with a gallant scene, later green paste rivet
Condition
some fading of gilding and in particular oxydisation of silvering on sticks and guards, some split and repairs to bottom edge of leaf and several splits to top edge. Slight discolouring to leaf where it has been glued to guards
"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."