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Plateau ovale en écaille piquée d'or et nacre, Naples, vers 1740
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Plateau ovale en écaille piquée d'or et nacre, Naples, vers 1740
- Tortoiseshell, gold and mother of pearl
- Long. 26 cm ; 10 1/4 in
de forme cartouche, à décor incrusté de nacre, or et or piqué, de deux hommes dans un petit port et ruines, bordé de rinceaux en or piqué et à incrustation de pois en nacre
of cartouche form, decorated with mother of pearl inlaid, gold posé and piqué represneting two men by a harbour among ruins, piqué scrollwork and mother of pearl inlaid spotted border
of cartouche form, decorated with mother of pearl inlaid, gold posé and piqué represneting two men by a harbour among ruins, piqué scrollwork and mother of pearl inlaid spotted border
Condition
very charming piece, a few minor losses to mother of pearl and gold decoration, some later elements in the central panel. haircrack at 8 o'clock along 5cm, visible on both side.
"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."