AN UNUSUAL MINIATURE SINGING BIRD IN CAGE ON A PILLAR, CHARLES BRANDT, LONDON, CIRCA 1810/15
AN UNUSUAL MINIATURE SINGING BIRD IN CAGE ON A PILLAR, CHARLES BRANDT, LONDON, CIRCA 1810/15
the pearl-set gold cage containing a feathered automaton bird, the associated silvered and gilt-metal column containing the movement, signed: C. Brandt / London, in wooden case for: Desoutter / Hanover Square
16.8cm., 6 5/8. in high
Condition Report:
Generally in good visual order; the bird partially working at the time of cataloguing; the cage slightly crooked; some surface wear; Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, cat. no. 175
L. A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory number BO 21-70
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AN UNUSUAL MINIATURE SINGING BIRD IN CAGE ON A PILLAR, CHARLES BRANDT, LONDON, CIRCA 1810/15
the pearl-set gold cage containing a feathered automaton bird, the associated silvered and gilt-metal column containing the movement, signed: C. Brandt / London, in wooden case for: Desoutter / Hanover Square
16.8cm., 6 5/8. in high
Condition Report:
Generally in good visual order; the bird partially working at the time of cataloguing; the cage slightly crooked; some surface wear; Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, cat. no. 175
L. A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory number BO 21-70
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