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AN ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT PASTIGLIA CASKET LATE 15TH CENTURY, VENICE
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- PASTIGLIA CASKET Depicting scenes of Roman emperors
- pastiglia
- height 3 5/8 in.; width 6 3/4 in.; depth 3 5/8 in.
- 9.2 cm; 17.2 cm; 9.2 cm
- VENETIAN, Late 15th Century
depicting scenes of Roman emperors.
Provenance
Adolfo Loewi, 1930
Condition
Some losses to stucco decoration and some small areas of restoration. These include: corners of lid, upper border of front panel, horse's head and some legs, chariot's wheel and part of the animal pulling the chariot. Back panel with some restoration and upper boarder and losses to one figure's head. One capital lacking on corner of casket. The side panels and feet with some losses and restoration. Very fine quality. Would benefit from cleaning and some attention.
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.