Lot 130
- 130
A pietre dure inset gilt-brass easel frame late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Gilt-brass, marble
- 49cm. high, 39cm. wide; 1ft. 7¼in., 1ft. ¾in.
the pierced cresting over a pair of doors inset with hardstone panels inlaid with flower sprays enclosing a velvet lined interior with a glazed oval aperture centred by four hardstone inlaid spandrels in a shaped rectangular border, with fret feet
Condition
Attractive. Feet possibly mis-shapen but does not detract. There are cracks to the black pietre dure ground, as to be expected. Some minor surface scratches and marks to brass frame.
Glazed aperture size 13.5cm. by 10cm.
"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."