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A gilt-bronze, patinated bronze and mother of pearl Palais Royale presse-papier/pin-cushion Restauration, circa 1825
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- GILT-BRONZE, MOTHER-OF-PEARL
- blackamoor 12cm. high, hummel 12cm. high.; 4¾in.
with the figure of a blackamoor in a feathered skirt with a wicker basket on his back, an axe in one hand, on a circular base together with a presse-papier in the form of a hummel on a shaped base, cast with hunting subjects
Condition
Blackamoor:
The piece is dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. The tip of the implement in one hand is missing as visible from the catalogue photograph.
Deer/hummel:
Beautiful detail to casting. Slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste.
"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."