- 302
Italian and Spanish, 16th century and later
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Six Mortars
- bronze
Condition
There is dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age and handling, including nicks and scratches throughout and wear to surface detail. There is wear particularly to the undersides of the mortars. Several of the mortars have original casting flaws, including to the underside of the smallest mortar. Several of the mortars have original casting lacunae. The largest mortar has two short pores to the rim. There is greening to the interior of one of the mortar with coats of arms adorned with trees.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
five with old white labels respectively inscribed in pen: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
four with old white labels inscribed in pen: Riccardo
one inscribed in pen: 44101 and 5500
one inscribed: IOANNES GRICCIUS ... [illegible] ... MDLXVIIII and: TITIANUS FILIUS MEUS FECIT
one inscribed: OPUS IULIANI MARIOCTI FLORENTINI MCCCCCXVIIII
one inscribed: DESOSTANTINO [?]
four with old white labels inscribed in pen: Riccardo
one inscribed in pen: 44101 and 5500
one inscribed: IOANNES GRICCIUS ... [illegible] ... MDLXVIIII and: TITIANUS FILIUS MEUS FECIT
one inscribed: OPUS IULIANI MARIOCTI FLORENTINI MCCCCCXVIIII
one inscribed: DESOSTANTINO [?]