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A gilt bronze mounted carved ivory tankard Continental, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- ivory
- height 13 1/2 in.
- 34.5 cm
carved in the round with cupids at play
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 9, 1939, from the collection formed by the late Edward J. Berwind, lot 293
Condition
Overall in fair condition, the sleeve has two large vertical edge cracks, two putti are holding aloft a drape, the one located to the proper right hand side has a large chip of approximately half an inch square, now showing a loss to its right hand and to the drape
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.