Lot Essay
A set of four closely related pietra dura panels of birds resting atop branches sold Christie's London, 13 December, 2018, lot 213 (£22,500).
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FLORENCE, 17TH CENTURY
Details
A SET OF TEN ITALIAN PIETRA DURA PANELS OF BIRDS
FLORENCE, 17TH CENTURY
The birds resting on flowering and fruiting branches, in associated parcel-gilt ripple-moulded ebony frames
5 ¼ in. (13.5 cm.) high; 7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) wide, framed
2 ½ in. (6.5 cm.) high; 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) wide, the panels
FLORENCE, 17TH CENTURY
The birds resting on flowering and fruiting branches, in associated parcel-gilt ripple-moulded ebony frames
5 ¼ in. (13.5 cm.) high; 7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) wide, framed
2 ½ in. (6.5 cm.) high; 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) wide, the panels
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.