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AN ITALIAN SILVER HELMET-SHAPED EWER, MESSINA (SICILY), CIRCA 1690, MARK UNIDENTIFIED ...NTO DOMI | An Italian silver helmet-shaped ewer, Messina (Sicily), circa 1690, mark unidentified ...NTO DOMI
Estimate
12,000 - 13,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 21,5 cm, 702 g ; 8 1/3 in. high, 22oz
the spout shaped as a grotesque head, the handle mouldered with pearls, finishing into a lion's head
Condition
In overall good condition, usual minor scratches commensurate with age. Marked on neck. Spout and handle very nicely chased.
"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
For very similar ewer, Messina, 1695, engraved Antoniam Cavalli, see Sotheby's Paris, 1st December 2011, nr 265.