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AN ITALIAN TORTOISESHELL, ENGRAVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND GOLD PIQUÉ CASKET, NAPLES, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1730-1740, ATTRIBUTED TO GIUSEPPE SARAO |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 12,5 cm, larg. 20,5 cm, prof. 15 cm ; height 5 in; width 8 in; depth 6 in
the serpentine-shaped box, richly decorated with scrolls and other patterns, the lid decorated with musicians
Condition
Illustration is accurate . Overall really good condition. Only the very low border show some small chips and dents, slightly cracked on the round border. The front border of the cover with a chip to the right. Traces of previous and minor restoration. As said really fine condition. Amazing quality.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This casket was probably originally a scent box containing bottles: a similar one, from the Gustave de Rothschild, then Robert de Rothschild collection, is included in the exhibition catalogue Complètement piqué. Le fol art de l'écaille à la cour de Naples par A. Kugel, Paris, 2018, cat. 26. Another one was sold at Christie's London, 9 March 2016, lot 162.