Lot 104
  • 104

Deux poires à poudre, Maroc

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Deux poires à poudre
  • haut. 23 cm
  • 9 3/4 in
en forme de cœur, plaquées de fines feuilles de laiton dorées et incisées. Le bouchon en corne, de forme balustre, est sommé d'un bouton conique. Très grande finesse du décor.
a. a conservé son cordon en cuir. 
b. munie de deux anneaux latéraux de suspension

Provenance

Ancienne collection Baronne de Rothschild, Londres 
Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York
Ancienne collection Russell Aitken, New York

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A few old minor losses to metalwork. 104A: Fabric cord frayed, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. 104B: The metal rings for suspension missing at neck, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration.
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.