- 918
A PAIR OF PORCELAIN-INLAID SLATE AND MALACHITE PANELS CIRCA 1860
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- pine, ebony, slate, malachite, porcelain
- height 21 1/2 in.; width 18 3/4 in.
- 55 cm; 48 cm
one depicting an iris, the other a tulip within a Dutch Baroque-style parcel-gilt carved ebony and ebonized frame, each signed Pasart.
Condition
One depicting an iris with restored break to slate, appears to be with later varnish; malachite frame with minor glue reside at construction cracks and minor chips. Gilding with minor losses. Frame with minor chips, not extensive.The other with restoration to slate and to malachite, small chips to frame and minor losses to gilding.
Overall in good condition.
Note that this lot was not examined out of the frame.
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.