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A French carved ivory Renaissance style goblet and a relief plaque circa 1880
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- ivory
- height of goblet 7 1/2 in.; height of plaque 4 1/2 in.; width 6 3/8 in.
- 19 cm; 11.5 cm; 16 cm
the cup carved in the round with does and stags, the relief carved with a scene depicting the assasination of Henry IV of France.
Condition
The goblet set on a faux red coral wooden base; overall in good condition showing dirt and patina consistent with touching; two ivory plugs visible to the base of the goblet bowl covering pins; the plaque in good condition and presentation and with three horizontal hairline age cracks to upper section; both sides of the relief with two old pin holes for mounting to a frame with dark residue left.
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.