- 78
European, 15th/ 16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ring with an Intaglio with a double profile
- gold, with remnants of enamel, set with an amethyst intaglio
- European, 15th/ 16th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the ring is good, with minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are some traces of blue enamel in the engraving around the shoulders. There are minor losses to the gold around the setting. There is a later gold insert to the bottom of the shank as the ring appears to have been resized. There are several very minor nicks and scratches to the gold, as well as to the amethyst intaglio.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
O. M. Dalton, Catalogue of the Finger Rings in the Franks Bequest, cat. British Museum, London, 1912, nos. 234 and 353; J. Boardman and D. Scarisbrick, The Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings, London, 1977, no. 135; R. Gennaioli, Le gemme dei Medici al Museo degli Argenti, cat. Palazzo Pitti, Florence, 2007, pp. 425-426
O. M. Dalton, Catalogue of the Finger Rings in the Franks Bequest, cat. British Museum, London, 1912, nos. 234 and 353; J. Boardman and D. Scarisbrick, The Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings, London, 1977, no. 135; R. Gennaioli, Le gemme dei Medici al Museo degli Argenti, cat. Palazzo Pitti, Florence, 2007, pp. 425-426