Lot 129
- 129
four Continental fans
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- mother-of-pearl, ivory, lace, wood
- The largest 29cm, 11 1/2 in long
comprising an ivory fan, the leaf painted with Historia del S[eñ]or D[on] Quijote, tomo IV - Cap. LVI' circa 1770, together with a painted leaf and two Brussels lace leaf fans, all late 19th century, all cased
Condition
Fan 1: ivory yellowed and time stains, colour on guards rubbed. splitting of leaf along folds, time staining on verso.
Fan 2: guards split and re-glued. slight paint loss along folds, small patches of restoration along alter edge.
Fan 3: Good condition
Fan 4: the sticks broken in numerable places.
"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."