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A Venetian enameled and parcel-gilt copper dish, circa 1500
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Enameled and parcel-gilt copper
- diameter: 13 in.; 33 cm.
Provenance
Galerie J. Kugel, Paris
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Paris
Christie's Paris, Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Bergé, February 23-25, 2009, lot 614
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Paris
Christie's Paris, Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Bergé, February 23-25, 2009, lot 614
Condition
Standard surface abrasions and rubbing to gilding. Some hairline surface cracks to enamel. Some cracking on reverse of central medallion at attachment. Expertly-done restorations including to some of inner green circle and to outer border and tips of cream-colored gadroons. Some restoration to cream colored band on reverse. Some gilding heightened. Beautiful colors. Stable.
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.