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A GROUP OF EIGHTEEN ENGLISH PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND ENAMEL SURPRISE EGGS, STUART DEVLIN, LONDON, 1968-87 |
估價
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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描述
- marked on bases and covers
- silver, enamel
- lengths from 2 3/8 to 2 7/8 in.
- 6 to 7.3 cm
each opening to reveal a scene, most enameled, comprising: one with three flowers on springs, 1968; a jack-in-the-box, 1972; a kangaroo with joey, 1974; a frog among cattails, with matching stand, 1975; Little Bo Peep, 1975; a hummingbird with flowers, 1977; a rocking chair and mouse climbing a grandfather clock, 1978; a hedgehog, 1978; a flower bouquet, 1979; an articulated turtle, 1979; a solid egg with chick hatching, 1979; a Prince of Wales crown with inscription H.R.H. Prince Charles and Lady Diana, 1981; hatching eggs in a nest, 1982; an angler with swordfish, 1985; three magi and baby Jesus, 1986; a cat and mouse with ball of yarn, 1986; two angels playing instruments, 1988; and a frog on lily pads, 1987
Condition
swordfish egg and musical angel egg with scenes a little loose in base; frog with cattails with some reeds loose; egg with chick emerging with dent to back of egg; others in good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.