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A carved ivory table screen continental, second half 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- ivory
- height 17 3/4 in.
- 45.2 cm
the screen depicting a musketeer on the hunt above the engraved inscription Behut'dich Gott!
Condition
In very good condition and presentation; the stand possibly associated; the base showing restorations with glue residue to scrolled legs and ball feet, small chip to one scroll; the stopper to the stand with loss to the end which does not allow for regulating the height of the adjustable pole.
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.