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拍品 209
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A pair of jewelled hardstone pigs, unmarked, in the manner of Cartier, early 20th century,

估價
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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描述

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  • gilt-metl, enamel, jewels, gold, hardstone, mother of pearl, enamel
each smoky quartz pig standing on a green agate field, one with ruby-set gold collar and eyes, the other with peridots and a baroque pearl, length 4.2cm., 1¾in.; a circular nephrite bell push centred with a cabochon amethyst within a ring of peridots, diameter 6cm., 2 3/8in.; and a three draw gilt-metal spyglass, the enamel barrel inlaid with burgau pearl urns of flowers, all late 19th /early 20th century (4)

Condition

Both pigs with damaged tail and ear tips, peridot porker has been reglued to base and he has a broken gold chain hanging from his collar; ruby porker has a reglued left foreleg and muzzle tip; other two items in excellent condition
"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."