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A micromosaic panel, Roman, circa 1800
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A micromosaic panel, Roman, circa 1800
- tortoiseshell, micromosaic, gold
- 8cm., 3 1/8 in. diameter
circular, representing the Capitoline Doves, set on a tortoiseshell snuff box with gold piqué decoration and mounts, probably French, circa 1800 and later, unmarked
Provenance
Sotheby’s Geneva, 6 May 1981, lot 143
Condition
micromosaic in good condition. tortoiseshell with cracks to box, restoration to lid but almost not noticeable. Some gold decoration missing. gold mounts probably taken apart and refitted but good order in overall.
"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."