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Clowns: A group of silver and enamel circus figures, designed by Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1990
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- all marked TIFFANY & CO. STERLING and Made in Italy
- Silver, enamel
- length of zebra 6 in.
- 15.2cm
comprising a clown on a unicycle, a clown juggling, a clown on a pig, a clown in a barrel, a jack-in-the-box, a zebra kicking a clown, a standing clown on a half sphere with four rings, a horse tricyle, and a rocking horse, 13 pieces
Provenance
Christie's, New York, Important Objects of Vertu, English, Continental and American Silver, May 22, 2009, sale 2259, lot 70 (some)
Condition
no chipping to enamel, all in good condition
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.