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A Venetian carved fruitwood and micromosaic mirror allegorical of Twilight circa 1900
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- fruitwood, mosaics
- height 4 ft. 9 in.; width 39 3/4 in.
- 144.7 cm; 101 cm
Condition
Overall good condition; old repaired break to tips of two fingers to the figure's proper right hand; tip of little finger of figure's proper left hand repaired; the figure slightly loose; very small losses to the teserae throughout; three losses to top of foliage to top right side one is two losses 1/4 square and another 3/4 in x 1/4 in.; the beveled mirror plate is original to the mirror; some small restorations to silver tereae to the nose of the moon.
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.