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A Pair of Dutch Parcel-Gilt Silver Small Torah Finials, Pieter van Hoven, Amsterdam, early 18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked on staves, date letter not clear, also stamped with later Dutch contols
- Silver
- height 10in.
- 25.4cm
each formed as a baluster shaft applied with six scroll brackes suspending gilt bells, gilt crown finials
Condition
restored and re-gilt, staves with opening splits
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar pair by Pieter van Hoven, 1717, is in the Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam, and illustrated in the catalogue Gifts from the Heart, item 6. pgs. 140-41.