- 1764
SILVER 'RENAISSANCE PLATE', Gianmaria Buccellati
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- Gianmaria Buccellati
- SILVER
The circular plate of highly detailed and textured design, decorated to the border with the twelve zodiac signs and sun-shaped motifs in the centre, framed by the inscription 'VASSENE IL TEMPO E L'UOM NON SE NE AVVEDE' meaning "Time passes on, and we perceive it not", diameter 355mm, signed and numbered 220/1000.
Condition
Condition: The plate signed Gianmaria Buccellati, limited edition numbered 220 out of 1000 pieces made. In our opinion, the plate appears virtually unused, accompanied with a signed presentation box. The band chased "VASSENE IL TEMPO E L'UOM NON SE NE AVVEDE" comes from Dante Alighieri, a major Italian poet of the Middle Ages, in one of his classic Purgatorio: Canto IV (song 4), the wording on the plate means "Time passes on, and we perceive it not". Overall in mint 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a fitted presentation box.