Decorative Arts Auction

December 06, 2017

LOT 206

Lot 206

Italian Renaissance Parcel Gilt Pastiglia Casket, Venice or Ferrara, early 16th century

Italian Renaissance Parcel Gilt Pastiglia Casket, Venice or Ferrara, early 16th century
Lot 206 Details
Italian Renaissance Parcel Gilt Pastiglia Casket, Venice or Ferrara, early 16th century

with applied white lead relief composite decoration including Roman army and griffins
3.25 x 5 x 3.25 in — 8.3 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Italian Renaissance Parcel Gilt Pastiglia Casket, Venice or Ferrara, early 16th century
  • Italian Renaissance Parcel Gilt Pastiglia Casket, Venice or Ferrara, early 16th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Significant losses to applied decoration, and front foot. An alms slot has been cut into the top.

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.