A PIETRA DURA MARBLE FOUNTAIN, NORTH WEST INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
A PIETRA DURA MARBLE FOUNTAIN, NORTH WEST INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
the centre carved as a large multi-petalled rosette with a bud-form fountain head emanating curling leaves, bordered by a colourful foliate vine, the spandrels decorated with interlacing tendrils composed of inlaid polychrome hardstones, the sides carved as upward turning palmettes, with a border of chevron design
146 by 146 by 27cm.
1045 kg.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, as viewed.
"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."
Provenance:
Acquired in 1981 from a UK-based collection assembled in the early 1960s.
Sotheby’s London, 24 April 2013, lot 211.
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A PIETRA DURA MARBLE FOUNTAIN, NORTH WEST INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
the centre carved as a large multi-petalled rosette with a bud-form fountain head emanating curling leaves, bordered by a colourful foliate vine, the spandrels decorated with interlacing tendrils composed of inlaid polychrome hardstones, the sides carved as upward turning palmettes, with a border of chevron design
146 by 146 by 27cm.
1045 kg.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, as viewed.
"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."
Provenance:
Acquired in 1981 from a UK-based collection assembled in the early 1960s.
Sotheby’s London, 24 April 2013, lot 211.