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AN ITALIAN TORTOISESHELL, ENGRAVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND GOLD PIQUÉ TRAY, NAPLES, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1730-1740 |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 2 cm, long. 32 cm, larg. 25 cm ; height 0 3/4 in; length 12 2/3 in; width 9 3/4 in
with shaped sides and flaring rim, decorated in the centre with an animated scene of chinoiseries, with a riparian landscape in the foreground
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Overall really good condition.
"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
A similar tray is included in the exhibition catalogue Complètement piqué. Le fol art de l'écaille à la cour de Naples by A. Kugel, Paris, 2018, cat. 16.