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A Rare Carved Bone Spice Tower, probably Polish, 18th-19th century
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bone
- height 5 7/8 in.
- 15cm
of two-tiered rectangular form, the lower tier decorated with the Sacrifice of Isaac, a ram, a Torah Ark containing a Sefer Torah, and a seven branch menorah, all within pillars, the upper portion carved with two doves, an eagle, a deer, and a lion below a pierced spice section hung with tassels, surmounted by an eagle, set on paw supports (one tassel and one foot missing)
Provenance
Sotheby's, Tel Aviv, 9 December 1999, lot 10
Condition
as noted re mising tassel and paw support, some age crack to ivory, base needs to be reattached to body-- seems to lack a internal post to secure
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.