- 31
English, circa 1700
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Coat of arms of William III of Orange and England
- inscribed: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and: IE MEIN TIENDRAY
- wood
- English, circa 1700
Condition
The unicorn's horn has been reattached, as has a section of its mane. A part of its proper left hind leg has been filled. There are minor losses to the chain around the unicorn. The top decoration to the right of the lion's face has been reattached. There is a rectangular plug to the lion's proper left hind leg. There is a stable fissure to the right side of the shield and to below the shield on the left side. There is minor stable worming to the lion's proper left hind paw and to the associated area. There is dirt in the crevices. Otherwise the wood is in 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. 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."