Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Ces cuillères sont globalement en bon état général. Certains ont plus d'usure que d'autres dont trois avec de petits éclats dans le bol. Il y a quelques pertes mineures aux terminaisons coralliennes à l'extrémité de plusieurs cuillères, et une cuillère n'a pas de terminaison à l'extrémité de la poignée. Les deux cuillères en forme de mains ont toutes les deux des éclats à l'extrémité du manche. Il y a un peu de ternissement sur les supports en laiton dans les poignées décorées et quelques éraflures et incrustations de saleté mineures.
These spoons are in a stable and fair condition overall. Some have more wear than others including three with small chips to the bowl. There is some minor loss to the coral terminals on the tips of several of the spoons, and one spoon is lacking its terminal on the tip of the handle. The two spoons in the shape of hands both have chips to end of the handle. There is some tarnishing to the brass mounts in the decorated handles and some minor scuffs and dirt incrustation.
Cost calculator
Lot 85Sale 18931
EMPIRE OTTOMAN, TURQUIE, 19ÈME SIÈCLEUN GROUPE DE ONZE CUILLÈRES SCULPTÉESEstimate: EUR 500 - 700
Enter your bid amount for an estimated cost
Bid amount
Please enter numbers onlyAmount must be higher than the starting bidAmount must be higher than the current bid
Buyer's premium
Loss, damage and liability
Shipping
Estimated Excise Duty
Artist Resale Royalty
Estimated total cost exclusive of customs duties/charges and tariffs