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TWO GOLD AND ENAMELLED OPENWORK ZARFS, SWITZERLAND FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 5.9cm; 5.5cm. height
one with three painted festoons on filigree ground applied with chased gold vine leaves and pearl-set grapes, seed-pearl border, enamelled rose diamond-set base; the other with foot, base and wavy rim enamelled in white and pale blue 'taille d'epergne' with husks and flowers, enclosing shaped oval panels enamelled 'en plein' with a lakeside view, amourous trophies and flowers against an opalescent ground within beaded filigree
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 14 May 1980, lot 391.
Sotheby's Zurich, 6 May 1980, lot 36.
Sotheby's Zurich, 6 May 1980, lot 36.
Condition
Both in good condition, one with very minor discoloration to interior, the other with very minor section of enamel around edges with some wear, as viewed.
"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."