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Urne couverte en albâtre égyptien et monture de bronze doré
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- alabaster giltbronze
- Haut. 40 cm, diam. 30 cm
- Height 15 3/4 in; width 11 3/4 in
le couvercle en marbre orné de bronze doré repoussé du XVIIIe siècle avec une prise en forme de grenade, bordure à feuilles de chêne tressées; l'urne reposant sur des pieds en griffe en bronze doré d'époque postérieure ; (restaurations à l'albâtre)
Condition
Illustration is slightly too brown. The top is whiter and has some stains and dust.
The body with horizontal cracks in the middle from each side of the patched restoration. The patched restoration is about 12 x 12 cm.
As said in the Sale Room Notice, the central vase probably antique and later repolished and recarved.
The 18th century gilt-bronze finial and cover rim with wear.
The feet of later date, as the triangular marble base.
"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."