Lot 265
  • 265

A Gustav III parcel-gilt and simulated porphyry rostral column Sweden, late 18th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • height 30 1/4 in.; width 23 in.; depth 8 3/4 in.
  • 77 cm; 57 cm; 22 cm

Literature

Aurélia and Anne Lovreglio, Dictionnaire des mobiliers et des objets d'art du Moyen Âge au XXIe siècle, Le Robert, Paris, 2006, p. 402, fig. 1.

Condition

Painting and gilding refreshed. Restorations to the snout of one of the boars. Pin-sized holes to the front side of the pedestal suggesting previous mounts. Minor marks and dents consistent with age. Vertical hairline cracks. In otherwise good condition. This lot will be offered without reserve.
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.
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