- 45
Italian, probably Venice or Ferrara, early 16th century
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- casket with mythological scenes including Apollo and Daphne and the Judgement of Paris
gilt wood with partially polychromed pastiglia
Condition
Overall the condition of the casket is good. There is wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling with particular rubbing to the left side of the lid. There are several small losses to the pastiglia including to the legs and around the edges of the lid and box. There are a few stable fissures to the pastiglia, including to the pilaster on the front right corner. There are some loss pieces of pastiglia in the box. The plank on the underside was renewed or covered with a veneer. The handle and lock have been replaced.
"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."
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RELATED LITERATURE
Pastiglia boxes. Hidden treasures of the Italian Renaissance from the collections of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, exh. cat. Lowe Art Museum, Miami, 2002
Pastiglia boxes. Hidden treasures of the Italian Renaissance from the collections of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, exh. cat. Lowe Art Museum, Miami, 2002