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AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY-INLAID HARDWOOD HANGING WALL SHELF, PROBABLY HOSHIARPUR, PUNJAB CIRCA 1880
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- height 4 ft. 11 in.; width 46 1/2 in.; depth 12 in.
- 149.8 cm; 118.11 cm; 30.48 cm
in the form of a palace façade, now fitted as a hanging shelf and extended in the back, with lighting. Losses, probably the upper section to a cabinet.
Condition
overall very good condition with minor losses to ivory inlay., stiles at back formerly fitted with finials, arch of haveli now lacking 1 ½ inch ends, replacements to bottom of arch at sides, now painted to stimulate inlay, lacking pierced panel above central arch of verandah, minor losses to flanking pierced panels.
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
Hoshiarpur is a city located in the north-east part of the Indian state of Punjab and was a center of the finest Punjabi ivory inlay work in the latter part of the 19th century (see Dr. Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, 2001, pp. 285-293.)