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A Continental carved ivory Seder group, probably Dieppe, late 19th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Ivory, wood
- overall height 21 1/2 in., height of figures (approx) 13 3/4 in.
- 54.7cm, 35cm
comprised of five large scale carved ivory figures in medieval costume around a table bearing a lamb, root vegetables and utensils, all on a carved wood stand, front with ivory plaque carved with Hebrew inscription "It is the Passover of the Lord" from Exodus 12:25
Provenance
Cole Galleries Ltd. Antiques, New York, sale, October 4, 1955
Condition
age cracks to all ivory figures, staff missing from one figure, an item missing from the hand of another, tip of one shoe broken off, two figures visibly glued to stand, stand requires two wood dowels and has minor chips throughout
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.