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A group of Italian silver and enamel clowns, Sorini, Arezzo, late 20th / early 21st century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- while these are attributable to the maker listed, they do not all carry the maker's mark, six marked for Sorini, five with London import marks, retailer mark CJI, and date letters from 2005-13
- silver, enamel
- heights from 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 in.
- 8.9 to 14 cm
comprising seventeen clowns in various pursuits, including four on unicycles, one jumping rope, one eating pasta, two holding hoops, one catching butterflies, and one with maracas
Condition
the tall clown juggling two balls and the clown holding balloons with losses to enamel, a few others with minor scratches to enamel, the clown on unicycle walking a pig with umbrella loose, one clown with hoop loose, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.