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18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FLORENCE, THE FRAME CIRCA 1820-40
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED PIETRA DURA PLAQUES
18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FLORENCE, THE FRAME CIRCA 1820-40
Each rectangular scene inlaid with various hard stones on a black background depicting a bird on a branch with cherries, within an ormolu acanthus-cast frame, the reverse with handwritten label inscribed ‘No 10’ and ‘No 16’
9 1/2 in. (24 cm.) high; 7 in. (18 cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FLORENCE, THE FRAME CIRCA 1820-40
Each rectangular scene inlaid with various hard stones on a black background depicting a bird on a branch with cherries, within an ormolu acanthus-cast frame, the reverse with handwritten label inscribed ‘No 10’ and ‘No 16’
9 1/2 in. (24 cm.) high; 7 in. (18 cm.) wide
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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