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TWO SANDALWOOD AND IVORY, GREEN TINTED BOVINE BONE, INDIAN EBONY AND SILVER NAILS INLAID BOOK HOLDERS, PROBABLY IRAN, TABRIZ, CIRCA 1860 |
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Sandalwood, ivory, Indian ebony, silver nails, bovine bone
- Serre-livre 1 : haut. déplié 14,5 cm., larg. 31 cm., prof. 15 cm. ; Book holder 1 : height unfolded 6 ¾ in., width 12 ¼ in., depth 6 in. ; Serre livre 2 : haut. déplié 15 cm., long. 31,5 cm., prof. 14,5 cm. ; Book holder 2 : height unfolded 6 in., width 12 ½in., depth 5 ¾in.
with rosettes and stars
Condition
Book holder 1: Good overall condition. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. One ivory element is missing on the edge of one length. There are natural cracks to the ivory. There are minute losses to some little metal nails. One lateral element is slightly loose. With the ink inscription 'N. 4' on the lateral part of the base. Book holder 2: Good overall condition. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. One ivory element is missing on the edge of one length. There are natural surface cracks to the ivory. There are minute losses to the metal nails. There is one loss to one inside strip.
"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."