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Coffret en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1760
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Coffret en écaille piquée d'or, Naples, vers 1760
- tortoise and gold
- Haut. 10,4 cm, long. 16,5 cm ; 4 in, 6 1/2 in
rectangulaire, à décor en or piqué et posé de rinceaux feuillagés et treillage
rectangular, overall decorated with gold piqué point and posé scrolling foliate and diaperwork
rectangular, overall decorated with gold piqué point and posé scrolling foliate and diaperwork
Condition
thumbpiece probably replaced with replaced nuts, restored/ later base panel with restoration at corners, much restoration overall to gold pique and pose decoration; haircrack to lid rim, thumbpiece probably restuck;
"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."