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A rare pair of Italian wrought iron balconies late 17th/early 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- one 99cm. high, one 97cm., the other 94.5cm.wide, 15cm. deep; 3ft.2½in., 3ft.1¾in., 3ft.¾in.
each of serpentine form wrought with pierced s-and kidney-shaped scrolls
Condition
Varnished, rusted. Colour less greenish and more natural and brown coloured than in catalogue photograph. In overall good condition. Rare pair.
"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
Comparative Literature:
E. Baccheschi-S. Levy, Ferri Battuti Italiani, Milan, 1966, Tav. 38, for a balcony conceived in a similar vein, described as Venetian,18th century (coll. Sig. Roberto Minerbi, Venice), reproduced here in fig.1.