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An Italian silver book binding, maker's mark A70G in Lozenge, Rome, circa 1830
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked at base of each cover
- silver, paper
- length 7 1/8 in.
- 18 cm
both covers embossed and chased with lion couchant above flowers in crowned shields above initials M.S., all surrounded by flowering foliage, the spine with quatrefoils, fitted with mahzor, Italian rite, vol. 2, printed by Bragadina, Venice, 1772
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, December 18th 1989, Lot 82
Condition
Binding good, book with some pages stained and loose.
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.