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ITALIAN, PROBABLY TRAPANI, LATE 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY | Ornament with Saint George and Saint Hubert
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ornament with Saint George and Saint Hubert
- with a coin to the reverse inscribed: MAX: GAND: D: G: AR: EPS: SAL: SE: AP. L (for Maximilian Gandolf von Kuenburg, Archbishop of Salzburg)
- coral, with silver mounts
- 14cm., 5½in.
Condition
Overall the condition of the ornament is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is wear to the silver gilt in areas. There is minor greening to the crevices of the St George ornament at the top. Some of the silver foliage decoration might be slightly bent. There is some minor blackish dirt and some minor white residue to the coral in areas.
"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."