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An Italian Eternal Lamp (Ner Tamid), Assay Master Zuanne Premuda, Venice, 2nd quarter 18th century
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked throughout with assay master's mark and Venice state mark
- Silver
- height of lamp 12in., overall 29in.
- 30.4cm, 74cm
of globe baluster form, chased with strapwork and foliage and engraved with contemporary Hebrew inscriptions one including the date 1747 on partly matted ground, hung by three chains and matching canopy
Condition
numerous old repairs but sound overall
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
The inscription reads: "Uri Ben Gershon Hefez (Gentili)", for a member of this well-known rabbinical family. The best known of the family was Moishe Ben Gershon Gentili (1663-1711), famous for his commentary "Melechet Machshevet", published Venice, 1710.