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A set of three Italian pietre dure-mounted carved ebony mirrors, one by G.B. Gatti, Roman circa 1870
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- ebony, precious stones
- Large 55cm. high, 48.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9¾in., 1ft. 7¼in; Two small each 33cm. high, 30cm. wide; 1ft. 1in., 11¾in.
comprising one large and two small mirrors, each of rectangular form, with a bevelled plate within a geometric border inlaid with Egyptian porphyry, lapis lazuli, green porphyry and jaspers, the large one with a chevron carved border; the reverse of the large one incised G.B. Gatti
Condition
In overall very good condition. The large mirror: There are some hairline cracks in some of the pierecd ebony border which are hardly noticeable.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Giovanni Battista Gatti was born in Faenza in 1816 and worked for a while in both Florence and Rome before establishing his workshop in Faenza in the 1870’s.
He was a pupil of the celebrated intarsiatori Falcini in Florence and became internationally known during the second half of the 19th century for his exceedingly finely executed intarsia work. He used mother-of-pearl, enamel and pietre dure mostly inspired by the Renaissance style. It would seem to be the case that Gatti did not have any apprentices or assistants in his workshop, which is the reason for the very limited production and very high costs of the objects. In 1867, Gatti was awarded at the Exposition Universelle in Paris with a diplôme d’honneur. There is an ebony and ivory frame by Gatti in the Victoria and Albert Museum London which was exhibited in the 1862 International Exhibition in London.