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AN INDIAN SANDALWOOD AND PARTLY BLACK-PAINTED IVORY AND BOVINE BONE MOUNTED BUFFALO HORN BOX, CIRCA 1870, AN IVORY CARVED CARD BOX, INDIAN, CIRCA 1800, AND AN ANGLO-INDIAN MOLDED AND CARVED IVORY AND INDIAN EBONY DECORATIVE CYLINDER, CIRCA 1880 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory, sandalwood, Indian ebony, buffalo horn, bovine bone
- Le coffret : haut. 8 cm., larg. 21,5 cm., prof. 11 cm. ; The casket box : height 3¼ in., width 8½ in., depth 4¼ in. ; Le porte-cartes : 10 x 6 cm. ; The card box : 4 x 2 ½ in. ; la boîte cylindrique: Long. 14,7 cm., diam. 7,5 cm. ; The cylinder box : length 5¾ in., diameter 3 in.
the horn box with partly pierced elements, garlands of flowers and Indian deities, the card box with foliate scrolls
Condition
The casket box : Good overall condition. There are the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. Some ivory elements are slightly loose. There are some minor chips to the horn. The two ivory plates near the escutcheon are broken. One little ivory pastille is missing under the escutcheon. Some minor ivory pastille of the cover are replaced. There is one key. The card box : Good overall condition. There are the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. The cylinder box : The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. There are the inevitable minute dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
"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."