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A tortoiseshell and gold piqué inkstand, probably Neapolitan, circa 1780-1800
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A tortoiseshell and gold piqué inkstand, probably Neapolitan, circa 1780-1800
- tortoiseshell, gold
- stand: 23.4cm., 9 1/4 in. wide
the shaped oval stand on four ball feet, with gold posé diaperwork in the centre bordered by trailing vines, comprising three gold-lined inkpots and cover and a sander pot and cover, each with gold piqué dotted borders and coulé gold stripes, and two gold and tortoiseshell pens, possibly later
Condition
overall excellent condition, very charming pattern, minor gold decoration lacking to stand, one ball foot probably replaced, some gold stripes lifting from inkpots and sander. on pencil lacking gold mount and nib, the other, nib dented. very charming set.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The delicate vine trailing gold decoration is rather unusual on an inkstand. For another comparable example on a barrel-shaped gold and tortoiseshell snuff box, circa 1750, see Christie's Geneva, 19 November 1980, lot 271.