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A Syrian Parcel-Gilt Silver-Mounted Wood Torah Case, Damascus, early 20th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, Wood
- height 41 3/4 in.
- 106cm
embossed and chased with a repeating path of stylized vases of flowers within a trellis border of flowerheads, the rim with a Hebrew inscription with date 1914 below openwork gilt gallery of buds alternating with green glass beads, the interior of the dome with two colorful eglomisé panels of flower-flanked inscriptions on mirrored ground
Condition
lacking many glass beads, small section of gallery missing, two buds replaced, tear in one gilt strap on dome, eglomise panels loose and lacking their borders
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.