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Grand centre de table ovale éléctrifié représentant une fontaine aux tritons en argent par Provenghi Costante, Parme, vers 1965
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Grand centre de table ovale éléctrifié représentant une fontaine aux tritons en argent par Provenghi Costante, Parme, vers 1965
- silver
- Long. 75 cm, 14 560 g avec le moteur ; 29 1/2 in long, 468oz 3dwt without motor
le présentoir reposant sur quatre pieds et ciselé de quatre large coquilles, le bord orné de quatre néréides chevauchant des hippocampes et de six dauphins, le centre en forme de rocher d'où émergent quatre dauphins chevauchés par des tritons tenant un trident, l'ensemble permettant par un système électrique d'être éclairé et de faire jaillir de l'eau
Provenance
Par descendance, du commanditaire à l'actuel propriétaire.
Condition
Prov.Scattered tarnishing and oxidation. Scattered dents and scratches.
Wear to shells and waves. One of trident is unnaturally angled. Losses
to one foot.
"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."