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Acrobats: A group of silver and enamel circus figures, designed by Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1990
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- all marked TIFFANY & CO. STERLING and Made in Italy
- Silver, enamel
- height of trapeze 12 1/2 in.
- 31.7cm
comprising three stackable strongmen, a gilt carpet, one male acrobat and one female acrobat balancing on their chins, two acrobats doing handstands, one trapeze with two trapeze artists, 12 pieces
Provenance
Christie's, New York, Important Objects of Vertu, English, Continental and American Silver, May 22, 2009, sale 2259, lot 67 (most)
Condition
one strongman has some enamel loss on his back, otherwise all are 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.