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A Continental carved ivory triptych and table screen second half 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- ivory
- height of screen 8 3/4 in.
- 21 cm
the triptych depicting a French Royal renaissance wedding; the table screen depicting a crowd scene in an Alpine village.
Condition
Both in good condition and presentation; the upper part of the screen with yellow patination consistent with touching and candle heat; small loss to foliate clasp of upper right corner; minor hairline cracks to base; the triptych carved with carved panels in good condition and presentation with traces of dirt consistent with age.
Please note this lot contains endangered material which may require a CITES permit to export. Please contact the department with any questions prior to sale.
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.