Lot 297
  • 297

A French 18th century style carved fruitwood relief in giltwood frame

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • fruitwood, glass
  • height 5 1/2 in.; width 6 3/4 in.
  • 14 cm; 17.5 cm
depicting Venus and Cupid and signed  F. MALBET. Together with a pair of French verre églomisé silhouette portraits. 3 pieces.

Condition

Relief: The associated frame with small restorations, cracks and rubbing. The relief with abrasions and rubbing. In good condition. Verre églomisé: With minor losses to gilding and some small inpainting to red ground on reverse. Frame with some abrasions and rubbing. In good 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.
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