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"BACCHANALIAN FEAST," A SET OF TWO MINIATURE SILVER, EMERALD AND RUBY MOUNTED CARVED IVORY TANKARDS Austria, circa 1890
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- ivory, silver, emeralds, rubies
- the tallest height 4 1/4 in.
- 11 cm
both lids and handles with figures of satyrs and Pan holding pearls, the body carved in the round with festive scenes with Bacchus and Bacchantes.
Condition
Overall in good condition. Some minor yellowing to the ivory and tarnishing to silver consistent with age and environmental effects.
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.