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A Group of Animal-Form Objects, 20th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- shell, metal, silver-gilt, amethyst
- length of the first 3 3/4 in.
- 90.5 cm
comprising a pair of oval carnelian small trays applied with two gold salamanders with gem-set eyes; a carved chalcedony turtle mounted with gold collars and eyes set with cabochon gems, signed indistinctly and numbered 742; a silver-gilt turtle-form box, made in Italy for Tiffany & Co.; a cowrie shell and silver-mounted lion sejant, and a carved amethyst figure of a field mouse on a gilt-good base. 6 pieces.
Condition
one of first pair of dishes does not have a gold beaded border-- possibly missing and with one rim chip; others 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.
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.