- 138
Italian, Venice, second half 16th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Casket
- partially gilt, polychromed and ebonised wood set with mother-of-pearl
- Italian, Venice, second half 16th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the casket is good with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The casket is composed in sections of wood and joints are visible at the corners and some of the edges; some of them are slightly open, notably one at the outer section of the top of the lid. There is minor wear to the gilding and polychromy on the wood and the mother-of-pearl; some of the gilding on the wood may have been refreshed, including at one of the corners. There is a plaster restoration at one of the corners of the body of the casket at the top, which is hanging loose. There is minor stable splitting to several of the mother-of-pearl plaques. A few of the mother-of-pearl plaques do not cover their sections fully, and the uncovered areas have been painted in silver. The lid fits slightly unevenly on one 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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a similarly worked, richly decorated casket in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 17.190.848), and another illustrated in Lorenzelli and Veca (op. cit., p. 330, no. 458).
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Lorenzelli and A. Veca (eds.), Tra/e. Teche, pissidi, cofani e forzieri dall' Alto Medioevo al Barocco, exh. cat. Galleria Lorenzelli and Antiquaria Ltd, Bergamo, 1984