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A pair and a set of three Italian neo-classical carved giltwood curtain pelmets, Genoese or Lucchese 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood
- one pair each approx 85cm. high, 230cm. wide, 30cm. deep; 33½in., 90½in., 11¾in., the other three 70cm. high, 207cm. wide, 34cm. deep; 27½in., 81½in., 13½in.; 65cm. high, 195cm. wide; 30cm deep; 25½in., 76¾in., 12¾in.; 63cm. high, 229cm. wide, 30cm. deep; 24¾in., 90¼in., 12¾in.
one pair: each in the form of two addorsed fruit and flower-filled cornucopiae entwined with a sea-serpent and centred by a bacchic mask with grapes and vines representing Autumn; three in two-tone gilding with two addorsed fruit and flower-filled cornucopiae entwined with a sea-serpent centred by a female mask with a flower and leaf headdress representing Spring; regilt; variation in the gilding and sizes
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Old minor restorations and minor marks and chips to carving and gilding which can easily be touched up. Nicely carved. Very unusual. Crack in the female mask of one at the hairline leaving a slight gap and would benefit from some infill and touching up the gilding. Some very minor surface dirt in places which can easily be cleaned off. The set of three have two similar masks and one is different.
"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."