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Three Carved Ivory and Silver-gilt Desk Seals, 2nd half 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Elephant, African, gilt metal
- heights approximately 4 3/8 in.
- 11cm
one carved in the form of a female bust wearing gold jewelry set with gold and garnet, the matrix with monogram, another carved as a fist holding a baton, the matrix carved with an elaborate coat of arms, the last with a fist holding a serpent with emerald glass eyes, the base carved with a coat of arms
Provenance
The arms on the first are those of a Spanish duke.
Sotheby's, Zurich, 13 November 1779, lot 246
Sotheby's, Zurich, 13 November 1779, lot 246
Condition
age cracks to ivory otherwise good
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.