Lot 7
  • 7

Plateau en écaille piquée d'or et nacre, Naples, vers 1740

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Plateau en écaille piquée d'or et nacre, Naples, vers 1740
  • tortoiseshell and gold
  • Long. 26 cm; 10 1/4 in
de forme cartouche, incrusté de nacre et d'or piqué et posé formant un décor de turqueries, bordée d'une frise de rinceaux et petits pois en nacre

of cartouche form, decorated with mother of pearl, gold posé and piqué point Turqueries, gold piqué point scrollwork and mother-of-pearl  spotted border

Condition

charming, some losses and restoration mother of pearl inlaid, escpecially the central panel/ one figure; and ruins, with cracks.
"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."