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A SILVER AND ENAMEL CAROUSEL, DESIGNED BY GENE MOORE FOR TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1990 |
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- cataloged in 2009 as marked on base, since felted
- silver, enamel
- diameter 13 in., height 17 in.
- 33 cm, 43.2 cm
moveable carousel on circular gilt base set with plaque engraved "Gene Moore Circus", set with enameled horses, giraffe, rabbit, zebra, tiger and camel, all surmounted by a vari-colored enamel tent with eight flags, with electrical musical mechanism
Provenance
David C. Copley, La Jolla, CA
Christie's, New York, May 22, 2009, sale 2259, lot 65
Christie's, New York, May 22, 2009, sale 2259, lot 65
Condition
missing cord, mechanism not tested, otherwise 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.
Catalogue Note
The carousel animals move up-and-down to the tune of the "Carousel Waltz." Another example of this carousel is illustrated in Gene Moore, My Time at Tiffany's, 1990, p. 201.