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Paire de plaques en marqueterie de pierres dures, travail italien, Florence, fin du XVIIe/ début du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- pietra dura
- Haut. 13,5 cm, larg. 29 cm (hors cadre)
- Height 5 1/4 in; width 11 1/2 in
représentant deux cerfs et un lion et une chèvre encadrant un arbre ; cadre en bois noirci numérotés au revers à l'encre respectivement n°647 et n°648
Condition
The illustrations are quite accurate.
Attractive subjects. The one with the lion and goat has a restoration to the yellow frame (visible on just above the tree). The other with a possible restoration above the right stag and a stone of the sky between the tree and the right stag with some marks.
"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
Elaborée en Italie au XVIe siècle, la technique de la marqueterie de pierres dures se développera à Florence, dans les ateliers grands-ducaux, avant de rayonner dans toutes les cours européennes. Ainsi, la fascination pour les prouesses techniques des ateliers florentins et l'attrait pour l'infinie et somptueuse diversité des pierres dures motiva l'empereur Rodolphe II à inviter les plus talentueux artisans florentins à venir travailler à sa cour.