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An Italian Painted Wood Circumcision Box, probably Venice
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- lenght 8 3/4in. (22.2cm)
rectangular, the cover colorfully painted with circumcision scene, with elegant figures in a richly appointed interior, marbelized sides, gilt molded borders and iron hinges
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, May 28, 1986, lot 392, "Property of a European Private Collector"
Condition
paint loss to back and several chips
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
A nearly identical painted scene is depicted at the head of a framed Hebrew text of the Confraternita dei Baalè Berit, in Jewish Art Treasures in Venice, no. 54, p. 94.