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Langouste articulée en ivoire sculpté Japon, époque Meiji (1868-1912)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ivory
sculptée et assemblée à l'imitation d'un véritable crustacé, la queue, les pattes, et les antennes entièrement mobiles, scole original en bois
Provenance
Collection particulière britannique
Condition
Three fins beyond the animal are missing as well as two sections of its tail (showing on the catalogue illustration) ; one of the two smaller central antenna has been broken and is re-glued with an old glue ; the tip-end is chiped ; one of the two longer antennae is repaired in three places with a tip-end chip ; the original lacquered wood stand with some rubbing and wear to the gilding otherwise good condition.
"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."