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Encrier double en écaille blonde à montures en métal doré, Naples, vers 1760
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Encrier double en écaille blonde à montures en métal doré, Naples, vers 1760
- Tortoise, gold
- Long. 25,5 cm ; 10 in
à décor en incrustations de nacre, or piqué point et posé, le présentoir de forme ovale orné de personnages et bâtiments, rinceaux et treillage, les encriers de guirlandes de fleurs, avec leurs montures en couvercles en métal doré et doublures en verre
decorated with mother-of-pearl inlaid, posé and piqué gold, the oval stand with figures and architectural ornament, scrollwork and diaper, the lobed inkwells with friezes of flowerheads, the inkpots with gilt-metal mounts and cover and glass liner
decorated with mother-of-pearl inlaid, posé and piqué gold, the oval stand with figures and architectural ornament, scrollwork and diaper, the lobed inkwells with friezes of flowerheads, the inkpots with gilt-metal mounts and cover and glass liner
Condition
Rare model but much damaged and restored. stand broken in 4 parts and restuck, inkwell detached and restuck, some losses to decoration and replaced ornament.
"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."