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意大利玳瑁鑲黃金及珠母貝橢圓碟， 那不勒斯，約1740年
估價
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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描述
- tortoiseshell, silver, gold, mother-of-pearl
- 寬32公分，深24.5公分；1尺1寸，9 ¾英寸
of oval serpentine outline, with a cavetto scalloped border decorated with hybrid shell and fish motifs, framing central scene of male figure under baldachin welcoming a lady with attendants on Oriental rocky landscape, interspersed with light foliage and ho-ho birds
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. The size of this dish is extremely rare and its quality is remarkable. Approximately 95% is in original condition. Some areas of the tortoiseshell have an opaque finish which will disappear once the dish is lit from behind which will illuminate its exceptional beauty. Minor repairs to the border and two very minor repairs to bottom border. Very minor losses to inlay as visible in the catalogue photograph and very minor restorations commensurate with age.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
據說早於十六世紀末，玳瑁鑲嵌工藝於意大利那不勒斯起源，儘管技術後來傳至北歐，那不勒斯仍是當中重鎮。而這種精妙工藝則從此碟展露無遺，工匠先將玳瑁硬殼置於沸水及橄欖油中軟化，並趁其高溫狀態，把貝母珠、金或銀飾設計嵌入，全無漿糊粘合，故需熟練能手施展技巧，實是巧奪天工。作品揉合了異國元素及精湛工藝，深受不少知名藏家愛戴，當中包括羅伯特‧亞當（Robert Adam）、英國夏洛特皇后（Queen Charlotte of England）及多位羅斯柴爾德（Rothschild）家族成員，皆擁有此類型作品之卓著珍藏。