An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II

A gold and tortoiseshell pique toilette set, Naples, circa 1750

Alternate WarehouseRestricted Species

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Comprising: a rectangular tray, six combs of different shapes and size, and an etui with circular section, all richly decorated with piqué posé gold flowers, butterflies and scrolling foliage around piqué posé scalework or rocailles, unmarked,

The underside of the tray with a handwritten paper label reading:

'This toilette was the gift of the states of Venice to the Countess of Granville secretary of state in the reign of George the third & given by him to her sister the Lady Juliana Penn',

the tray 21 cm., 8 2/8 in. long, the etui 12.5 cm., 5 in. high, the largest comb 14 cm., 5 1/2 in. wide

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Please note that this lot includes endangered species, which will require a CITES permit for export. Please refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction and Conditions of Business for Buyers for additional information.

Please note that this lot contains restricted materials. Replica Shoes 's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the U.S.A. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service reserves the right to block any export or import to the United States. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots, or a seizure by a government agency, cannot justify any delay in payment or the cancellation of the sale.

Lady Juiliana Penn (Nee Fermor);

Bonhams Knightsbridge, 28 January 2014, lot 363

The export of this property from Italy, whether to other European Union Member States or to non-EU countries, is subject to the issuance of specific documents and/or licenses by the competent Italian authorities. Such authorizations may be denied or may require longer processing times than expected. For detailed information regarding the procedures and timing for export, please contact the relevant sales department or our customer service at the following addresses: alessia.zanon@sothebys.com ; it.cx@sothebys.com.

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