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A gilt-metal and verre eglomise almanac, Paris, circa 1828
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A gilt-metal and verre eglomise almanac, Paris, circa 1828
- gilt metal, gold, silk, glass, paper
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. high
each cover painted with lake views within spangles, the spine stamped with flower interlacing, the beige silk lining with two compartments, containing an almanac entitled 'Souvenir / a Paris' with coloured prints for each month, and calendar for 1828, with sprially-fastened pencil, in red leather case with gilt tooled initials M.T, probably for Marchese Taccone
Provenance
Barone Angelo Adolfo Levi (Venice, 1812 –
Florence, 1883);
his son, Adolfo Scander (1853-
1912);
thence by descendance into the Taccone
family
Condition
overall very good condition apart from some clouding to églomisé, losses to gilding and wear to back of case with light staining to lining. Painting, front of case and leaves very fresh.
"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."