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A PAIR OF TALL TUNISIAN PARCEL-GILT TORAH FINIALS
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- parcel-gilt
- height 20 1/2 in.
- 52 cm
formed as two spherical tiers applied with filigree, separated by plain bosses, and topped by a hexagonal openwork finial with scroll bracketed top, plain octagonal staves, hung with two tiers of bells on chains, felt washers.
Literature
Abraham L. Udovitch and Lucette Valensi, The Last Arab Jews, The Communities of Jerba, Tunisia, pp. 141, 165.
Condition
Lost tips of finials, repairs to center of lower spheres, felt washers presumably later.
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.