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Tabatière en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1760
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Tabatière en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1760
- Tortoise and gold
- Long. 7,3 cm., 2 7/8 in
rectangulaire à bâte incurvée, à décor en or posé et piqué de rinceaux et treillage, l'appui-pouce en relief
rectangular with curved sides, decorated overall with gold piqué and posé scroll and diaper ornament, wavy raised thumbpiece
rectangular with curved sides, decorated overall with gold piqué and posé scroll and diaper ornament, wavy raised thumbpiece
Condition
much losses to gold decoration, chips restuck along sides of lid and haircrack, tortoiseshell broken and restuck at hinges and along thumbpiece, probably all re attached but contemporary to the box/ lid ill fitting along right hinge
"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."