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AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY AND ROSEWOOD LIDDED BOX, VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- 6.5cm. high, 24cm. wide, 16cm. deep; 2½in., 9½in., 6¼in.
with typical inlay
Provenance
Possibly Henry Vansittart (1732–1770) when Governor of Bengal from 1759 to 1764 or his brother;
George Vansittart (1745-1825) when in Bengal from 1761 to 1776;
thence by descent
George Vansittart (1745-1825) when in Bengal from 1761 to 1776;
thence by descent
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Oswald A. Smith at 73 Eaton Square, 1890, possibly 'Miss Mary's Room / inlaid ivory box';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, possibly 'Drawing Room / inlaid ivory box'
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, possibly 'Drawing Room / inlaid ivory box'
Condition
Some re-glued ivory sections and some minor losses.
"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."