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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER ELEPHANT, INDIA, MYSORE, MID-19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 9cm. height
sculpted as an elephant, parcel-gilt, with pin-pricked details, inscribed with initials: 'S.G.G. and M.R.M' to base
Provenance
Ex-collection Vincent Laloux, Brussels.
Exhibited
Musée d'Art et Histoire, Geneva, 1988.
Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 1988.
Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 1988.
Literature
Mughal Silver Magnificence, XVI-XIXth Century, Antalga, Brussels, 1987, p.33, no.9.
Condition
In good condition, small hole to underside of belly, some rubbing to gilding, very light scratches to surface, as viewed. The piece weighs 335.8 grams.
"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."