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An Italian carved Siena marble wicker basket circa 1830
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Marble
- 16cm. high, 33cm. wide, 20cm. deep; 6½in., 1ft. 1in., 8in.
naturalistally carved, restored
Literature
Handbook, p. 128 in the First State Drawing-Room. 'The basket of alabaster is like one you had from Matlock (it came originally from Florence), from which you furnished all Paris with imitations of its graceful form'
Chatsworth Inventory, 1844, p. 103 in the Fourth State Room;
Chatsworth Inventory, 1855, p. 85 in the Fourth State Room
Condition
The handle is broken and detached with chipping especially to the broken areas. The basket has a repaired break with further chipping and fragmentation. Some inground dirt.
"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."