- 759
'Diana the Huntress'. A blond tortoiseshell and gold piqué fan, Italian, circa 1740
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Diana the Huntress'. A blond tortoiseshell and gold piqué fan, Italian, circa 1740
- tortoiseshell, gold, paper
- 28.5cm., 11 1/4 in. long
the paper leaf painted with Diana hunting with her maidens, the reverse with an imaginary fortified town, the Neapolitan blond tortoiseshell guards and sticks with gold piqué posé et point putti and birds among scrolls, paste pivot, in a later paper case
Condition
very good condition despite minor wear and tears along folds and edges commensurate with age. The sticks and guards with minor restorations, especially to guards where some gold decoration have been replaced and traces of glue.
"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."