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AN ITALIAN PIETRA DURA AND GILTWOOD GUÉRIDON, FLORENCE, CIRCA 1840-1860 |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- H. 78,5 cm, Diam. 74 cm ; height 30 3/4 x diam. 29 1/4 in.
the circular top inlaid with a floral bouquet within a malachite green-key border, on a tripartite giltwood base modeleed with hippocamps ; label 'FABRIQUE DE MOSAIQUES - G. TORRINI ET COMP, FLORENCE AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION DUBLIN 1865/N.24/Class26/Subnumber1'
Provenance
Koller, Zürich, 22 March 2007, lot 1344 (sold 75 000 CHF)
Condition
Illustration ok. Good overall condition. It has been regilded. A few minute chips to the gilding revealing white gesso underneath. A few minor white traces on the top due to water and heat. A polishing could make it disappear. Very nice quality of pietra dura marquetry.
"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."