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A group of eight Italian silver, enamel and Murano glass clowns, Ancini, Arezzo, late 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout and stamped Ancini, each with a plastic tag "Silber's Inc. Collectibles / 515-AR / AG 925 / ContiMarco", the clowns with glass legs with sticker under foot "Made in Murano Italy"
- silver, enamel, glass
- heights of clowns from 2 5/8 to 4 1/2 in.; length of elephant 9 1/4 in.
- 6.7 to 11.4 cm; 23.5 cm
comprising clowns holding balloons, a tennis racket, and a unicycle, another holding a wine jug and leaning on a lamppost, four musicians playing a guitar, saxophone, trombone, and accordion, with four velvet pedestals stamped "Silber's Inc. Collectibles / ContiMarco". Together with an Italian silver and enameled large elephant, marked on blanket. 13 pieces.
Condition
a few with minor chips to enamel, the clowns in overall good condition, but sloppy enameling; the elephant with losses to enamel throughout, a small split to ear, the blanket with 1.5 inch area of splitting along the edge, underneath with drilled hole- possibly had a plug?, and maker's mark not clear, otherwise good
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.