A PAIR OF RESTAURATION GILT-BRONZE AND CUT-GLASS TAZZE, ATTRIBUTED TO THOMIRE, CIRCA 1820 |

Donna Fernanda Grifeo (1829-1902), daughter of Don Vincenzo, 8th Principe di Partanna and Donna Agata Gravina Principessa di Palagonia e Lercara 
Her son, Don Francesco Paternó Castello (1850-1912), 9th Duca di Carcaci and 7th Barone di Placa e Bajana;
Thence by descent.

In overall good condition. Gilt-bronze bases and glass recipients with minor chips, old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Glass recipient A: Very minor scattered chipping. One minor noticeable chip to the underside of edge (2cm x 1cm) Glass recipient B: Very minor scattered chipping. Two minor noticeable chips to underside of edge, one 1cm x 1cm, the other 2cm x 1cm. These tazze are of good appearance and are ready to place.
"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."

Similar tazze signed THOMIRE A PARIS were sold at Christie's London, Important European Furniture and Sculpture, 6 December 2007, lot 113 and at Christie's London, 9 June 2004, lot 144.