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A pair of Italian painted terracotta wall brackets/small consoles, Sicilian mid 18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- one 60cm. high, 50cm. wide, 32cm. deep; 1ft. 11½in., 1ft. 7¾in., 1ft. ½in., the other 58cm. high, 44cm. wide, 28.5cm. deep; 1ft. 10¾in., 1ft. 5¼in., 11¼in.
each with a waved faux marbre top, the frieze mounted with a grotesque mask above a rocaille, scrolled floral cartouche enclosing a pair of billing doves, the base of one with a female mask, the whole decorated in pinks and greens on an ivory ground
Condition
Colour less greenish and more attractive than in the catalogue illustration.The tops of both have losses to the faux marbre which can easily be restored. There are hairline cracks in the tops. There are drying out cracks as visible from the photo and the birds have been restored in several places and have lost their colour. There are old very minor chips to both commensurate with age and the gilding and some of the painted decoration has been retouched. In overall 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. 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."