Lot 287
- 287
A French gilt-bronze-mounted carved agate miniature athénienne Restauration, circa 1830
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze, agate
- agate 11cm. high, flourite 13.5cm. high, micro mosaic 16cm. high; 4¼in., 5¼in., 6¼in.
together with a gilt-bronze and bronze and fluorite miniature tazza, Restauration, circa 1825, together with an Italian micromosaic mounted gilt-bronze miniature vase-on-stand, late 19th century, together with an Italian lapis lazuli inlaid silver-gilt letter opener, modern, (unillustrated) (4)
Condition
athenienne:
The rim is tarnished and detached. The gilding is tarnshed. Nice quality.
miniature tazza:
Possibly originally with a cover. Chips to the stem and central screw visible as a result.
Italian micro mosaic mounted gilt-bronze miniature vase:
Of high quality and generally in very good condition. Would benefit enormously from a good clean.
letter opener:
Good. Scratches from use. Retailed by Gem Montebello, Milan.
"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."