on winged lion-head feet, caryatids at the angles, hinged cover mounted with plaques of the elements, urns of fruit, and grotesque heads representing night and day and life and death, and set with intaglios and gems, the interior base with silver-gilt frame engraved with strapwork and surrounding specimen agates, some elements possibly of earlier date

Bulgari, Rome
Baron and Baroness Enrique di Portanova, Houston, Texas

crack to center stone of base, small section of veneer inside rim of cover missing, some corners with splits and split to wood molding at one end of cover, otherwise 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.
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.