Sale 6424
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$20,000 – $40,000
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, Important European Decorative Arts, 18 November 2011, Lot 55
Note:
Attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli based on another model exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum, loaned from the collection of Sir Arthur and his wife Rosalinde Gilbert (no. LOAN:GILBERT.108-2008).
Appearing in overall good condition. Scattered scuffs and scrapes to the black marble. All micromosaic elements appear intact. The vase with surface dust and residue throughout. Restoration visible on the socle to repair a possible old break. Additional images are available upon request.
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Corbin Horn
Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts