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Plateau rectangulaire en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1750
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Plateau rectangulaire en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1750
- tortoise - gold
- Long. 16,7 cm ; 6 1/2 in
de forme rectangulaire chantournée, à décor piqué et posé d'or représentant le triomphe d'Amphitrite sur son char entourée de tritons, bordé d'une large frise de rinceaux et treillage
shaped rectangular, with gold pose and pique decoration the centre with the triumph of Venus within scroll and diaper ornament,
shaped rectangular, with gold pose and pique decoration the centre with the triumph of Venus within scroll and diaper ornament,
Condition
some losses to gold decoration; some restoration, especially to Venus's head and cupids; at right top corner, at bottom left corner, some decoration lifting up.
"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."