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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
- 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."
"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."