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Lustre en bois doré "à la mecca", travail probablement napolitain de la fin du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 130 cm, diam. 86 cm
- Height 51 1/4 in; diam. 33 1/4 in
à six bras de lumière, à décor de fleurs et feuillages stylisés, grecques et perles
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Overall condition is good. Slightly dirty with small wear in places. Chips to the gilding, particularly to the upper part (as visible from the photo). Very rare and interesting gilding, typically Italian.
"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
La mecca est une technique combinant une argenture à un vernis doré donnant l'illusion de la dorure à la feuille.