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plaque en micromosaïque, Rome, vers 1820
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- plaque en micromosaïque, Rome, vers 1820
- micromosaic & tortoiselshell
- Diam. de la plaque: 7 cm, 2 3/4 in ; box: 8.8 cm, 3 1/2 in
ornée d'une vue du pont en ruines de Milvio, montée dans le couvercle d'une boîte en écaille à montures d'or, apparemment non poinçonnée, vers 1820
inlaid with a view of the ruined bridge of Milvio, set into the lid of a circular tortoiseshell snuffbox with gold double mounts, apparently unmarked, circa 1820
inlaid with a view of the ruined bridge of Milvio, set into the lid of a circular tortoiseshell snuffbox with gold double mounts, apparently unmarked, circa 1820
Condition
box : the tortoiseshell repaired in several places.
Mounts: nibbled in several places.
plaque: with very fine crack in sky visible in photograph.
"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."