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Service de toilette en argent par Carlo Balbino, Turin, vers 1830 comprenant une aiguière et son bassin, trois boîtes couvertes et un gobelet couvert, le gobelet en verre rapporté
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- comprising ewer and basin, three rectangular boxes, one with soap stand, and a glass jar with silver cover
- 2 373 gr, long. du bassin 37,5 cm
- 76oz 6dwt excluding glass, 14 3/4in long
le bassin ovale, l'aiguière reposant sur un piédouche godronné, avec trois boîtes rectangulaires, une comprenant un porte-savon, et un verre à couvercle en argent, les bords ornés de rinceaux feuillagés
Condition
In overall very good condition, usual scratches.
Marks:
Under ewer foot and basin base, inside the three rectangular box covers, maker's mark, town marks very legible, stamped BALBINO A TURIN.
On the three boxes bodies and soap stand, the 3 marks legible, the circular cover only stamped with town mark (bull head).
"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
Carlo Balbino était l'orfèvre officiel de la cour de Sardaigne à Turin.