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A pair of Italian scagliola panels 17th/18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- plywood, stone
- height 48 in.; width 48 in.
- 122 cm; 122 cm
Condition
Both in later black-painted frame and with later wood backing. With scattered old restored breaks, scratches, cracks and scuffs. Some later paint and scagliola to restored areas.One with small loss to one corner. some rubbing and light surface dirt.
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.
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature
Enrico Colle, I Mobili di Palazzo Pitti, Firenze, 1997, pp. 168, 169 and 170.
The interesting feature of these scagliola tops is the presence of tulips. During the first part of the seventeenth century, western Europe was in the grip of tulipmania. The tulip was introduced in Europe in the middle of the 16th century and rapidly became a coveted luxury item and status symbol. In 1623, records show that a single bulb could cost as much as thousand florins (the average yearly income at the time was only 150 florins). The tulip was hence a much treasured subject to be represented in the arts, a tradition which also flourished in Italy, such as on the present scagliola tops.
Enrico Colle, I Mobili di Palazzo Pitti, Firenze, 1997, pp. 168, 169 and 170.
The interesting feature of these scagliola tops is the presence of tulips. During the first part of the seventeenth century, western Europe was in the grip of tulipmania. The tulip was introduced in Europe in the middle of the 16th century and rapidly became a coveted luxury item and status symbol. In 1623, records show that a single bulb could cost as much as thousand florins (the average yearly income at the time was only 150 florins). The tulip was hence a much treasured subject to be represented in the arts, a tradition which also flourished in Italy, such as on the present scagliola tops.