Lot 862
19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1860
The rectangular plaque finely inlaid depicting the doves of Pliny, inlaid with a maroon marble border, 26 x 21cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
This item is in fair to good condition.
There are no losses of the mosaic tiles, only minor losses of the grouting throughout. However, the pieces all appear to be stable.
There appears to be a minor repair to the lower right corner. All pieces appear to be original.
Ther iron base, that is visible from the back, has minor corrosion as to be expected from its age. However, this is corrosion is stable and doesn't affect the mosaic.
This item is in good condition.
There are minor chips to the outer of the plaque.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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