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AN ITALIAN TORTOISESHELL, ENGRAVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND GOLD PIQUÉ OVAL CASKET, NAPLES, FIRST HALF OF 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1735-1745, ATTRIBUTED TO GIUSEPPE SARAO |
估價
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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描述
- Haut. 9 cm, larg. 22 cm, prof. 15,5 cm ; height 3 1/2 in; width 8 2/3 in; depth 6 1/4 in
richly decorated with figures, architectures, birds and chinoiseries
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Different than the previous lot but also extremely fine quality and very 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."
拍品資料及來源
Considering the more airy composition of the decoration, this casket was most probably executed in Giuseppe Sarao's workshop, circa 1735-1745 (see A. Kugel, Complètement piqué. Le fol art de l'écaille à la cour de Naples, Paris, 2018, p. 33).