- 691
A pair of Italian silver-gilt fish platters from the Borghese Service, Scheggi Bros., Florence, circa 1820
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on the border
- silver
- length 25 3/4 in.
- 65.5 cm
oval with acanthus borders, engraved with the Borghese arms
Provenance
Prince Camillo Borghese, who married Pauline Bonaparte, the sister of the Emperor Napoleon on 6 November 1803;
The Borghese Palace sale, Giacomini and Capobianchi, Rome, 28 March - 9 April 1892, part of lot 847;
Don Antonio Licata;
Prince Baucina;
Ercole Canessa;
Mrs. Edith Rockefeller McCormick, American Art Association/Anderson Galleries Inc., New York, 5 January 1934, lot 726 or 727;
Christie's, New York, October 19, 2004, lot 139.
The Borghese Palace sale, Giacomini and Capobianchi, Rome, 28 March - 9 April 1892, part of lot 847;
Don Antonio Licata;
Prince Baucina;
Ercole Canessa;
Mrs. Edith Rockefeller McCormick, American Art Association/Anderson Galleries Inc., New York, 5 January 1934, lot 726 or 727;
Christie's, New York, October 19, 2004, lot 139.
Exhibited
Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, June 1924 - November 1932 (whole service)
Condition
surface scratches from use, 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.
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Borghese, as borne by Prince Camillo Borghese.