- 537
A pair of Italian mother-of-pearl inlaid bellows 17th century in part
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bone, Brass, leather, Mother of Pearl, Wood
- 79cm. long; 2ft. 7in.
brass studed and with brass nozzle, bone panel with Old Testament scene
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett & Son Ltd., London, 17th January 1968.
Condition
Brass nozzle with broken and repaired, the leather distressed and with one tear, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use, broken leather strap to handles, the side with mother-of-pearl inlaids with a coat of a yellow varnish, with some small losses. The large figural panel with a couple of small repainted areas.
"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."