An Italian marbles and hardstones specimen collection, probably assembled in the 19th century or early 20th century

Property of a European Private Collector
An Italian marbles and hardstones specimen collection,
probably assembled in the 19th century or early 20th century

comprising 300 polished rectangular specimens each with a manuscript label to their back, including Breccia Quintilina, Giallo Tigrato, Alabastro Marino, Breccia Policroma, Pietra Braschia amongst others, arranged in a later stained wood cabinet comprising ten drawers each containing thirty samples
overall 54.3cm. high, 62.5cm. wide, 48.5cm. deep; 1ft. 9⅜in., 2ft.⅜in., 1ft. 7⅛in.
each sample approx. 9.8cm x 5cm, 3¾in. x 2in.

Condition Report:
In very good conserved condition and ready to be placed. Minor marks and scratches to the cabinet consistent with age and use. Some specimen with repaired breaks or cracks, and minor scuffs to edges and corners, as to be expected.
The list of marbles contained in this cabinet is available as a pdf, it can be requested to adele.bourbonne@sothebys.com

Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.