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An American silver and enamel 'Moses' plate, Henryk Winograd, New York, late 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- signed on back
- Silver, enamel
- diameter 11 in.
- 27.8cm
center with chased scene of the Pharaoh's daughter finding baby Moses, border with cloisonné enamel beading, flowers and Hebrew inscriptions that translate to "The finding of Moses" and a biblical verse from Exodus 2:3-10.
Provenance
Property of the family
Condition
good condition
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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.
Catalogue Note
The scene on this plate is after a Veronese painting, The Finding of Moses, painted circa 1570-75 now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.