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Tabatière en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1760
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Tabatière en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1760
- tortoise and gold
- Long. 7cm., 2 3/4 in.
de forme rectangulaire côtelée, à décor en or posé et piqué de bergers et leurs animaux parmi des ruines, oiseaux et papillons, le Vésuve au dessous, appui-pouce en forme de coquille
rectangular with wavy sides, decorated overall with gold posé and piqué point sheperds and their animals among ruins, birds and butterflies, the underside with Vesuvus, shell thumbpiece
rectangular with wavy sides, decorated overall with gold posé and piqué point sheperds and their animals among ruins, birds and butterflies, the underside with Vesuvus, shell thumbpiece
Condition
much restoration to gold ornament overall. new thumbpiece and hinge with visible replacement nuts; some losses to pique decoration; crack along right edge of lid crack and restoration to top left corner of lid.
"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."