Lot 304
- 304
'The Banquet of the Gods', an ivory and mother of pearl fan, possibly Italian, circa 1700-1720
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'The Banquet of the Gods', an ivory and mother of pearl fan, possibly Italian, circa 1700-1720
- double leaf, ivory, mother of pearl
- 27.3cm., 10 3/4 in. long
the paper leaf painted with the Olympian gods seated at a banquet, Zeus and Hera at the front, in a landscape, later picked out in gilding, the reverse with pastoral figures resting by an urn, the ivory guards applied with mother-of-pearl figures and steel piqué ornaments, paste pivot, in a paper case lacking cover
Condition
delicate painting, the reverse with some patches of paint worn, especially Cupid's face and around. some usual wear and tears along edges and folds but protected by a reinforcement band along top edge. patch of restoration to reverse on left hand side. some mother of pearl figures lacking.
"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."