- 766
A South German turned ivory cup 17th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- ivory
- height 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm
the conical hexalobe base below a ring of upturned foliate openwork surrounding two horizontal florette-form discs rising to a gadrooned baluster-form stem, the knop interrupted by a recessed band, with two smaller florette-form discs above, rising to a ring of inverted foliate points below the gradually flaring hexalobe gadrooned cup in three registers punctuated by narrow bands.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, July 8, 1993, lot 206
Condition
Some losses to tips of foliate points in both rings (top and bottom of stem). Some hairline age cracks, including on center lobe of two gadroons, with some glue and very well-done repair to these cracks. Otherwise minor surface abrasions. Thinly turned. Probably formerly with lid.
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.