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Embriachi workshop Italian, Venice, early 15th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Casket
- certosina wood, horn and bone
- Embriachi workshop Italian, Venice, early 15th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the casket is good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age, with some replaced tesserae. There are some minor restorations to the lid of the box, in particular including to the top and all of the corners here. There are minor chips, including to the right hand corners of the lid and the right hand corner on the front of the lower edge. The bone edge of the rear left bottom corner may be replaced. The hinge is slightly loose. There are a few wormholes on the underside consistent with material. The inside is lined with red velvet and the underside was painted black. The key and lock still function.
"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
The Embriachi workshop was founded by Baldassare degli Embriachi in Venice in the early 15th century. It specialised in caskets which consist of wood carcases mounted with small reliefs of ivory or cow bone and certosina word borders.
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Lorenzelli and A. Veca (eds.), Tra/e. Teche, pissidi, cofani e forzieri dall'Alto Medioevo al Barocco, exh. cat. Galleria Lorenzelli, Bergamo, 1985, pp. 259 and 359, no. 33, fig. 325; L. Syson and D. Thornton, Objects of Virtue. Art in Renaissance Italy, London, 2001, pp. 58-61, figs. 41-2
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Lorenzelli and A. Veca (eds.), Tra/e. Teche, pissidi, cofani e forzieri dall'Alto Medioevo al Barocco, exh. cat. Galleria Lorenzelli, Bergamo, 1985, pp. 259 and 359, no. 33, fig. 325; L. Syson and D. Thornton, Objects of Virtue. Art in Renaissance Italy, London, 2001, pp. 58-61, figs. 41-2