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AN ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TABLE FOUNTAIN, GABRIELE TORTINI, MILAN, MID-20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 42cm., 16 1/2 in. high; 65cm., 25 1/2 in. long
shaped oval with scrolling foliate border, profusley chased with waves and shells and applied with cast sea creatures, supported by four cast feet of dolphin riding putti, centering two tiered bowls supported by sea grass, flanked by a pair of fauns with tridents, the fountain head modelled as a river goddess with ewer, electrified and motorised
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 17 May 2011, lot 80
Condition
Apparently working fully but not tested. 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."