L13406

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Lot 121
  • 121

Playing cards--Sardinian tarot

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Oneglia: Giacomo Recchi, [c. 1820-1830]
  • Paper
78 cards, each 113 x 65mm., engravings with stencilled colour, designed and engraved by Arghinenti, blue and orange patterned versos, yellow tax stamp on each card of the arms of Savoy (dated to 1815-1840), 11 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame

Provenance

The Stuart and Marilyn R. Kaplan Collection, sale, Christie's New York, 21 June 2006, lot 43

Literature

Ortiz-Patiño 146

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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

A rare set of tarot cards from the kingdom of Savoy.