Lot Details
Lot 234
Continental Renaissance Style Gem-Set and Lapis Lazuli Mounted Silver Centerpiece
Late 19th century
Oval, on a conforming domed foot elaborately repoussé with foliage and grotesque masks, set with cabochon garnets at intervals, the bowl elaborately repoussé with foliage, shells, dragons and strapwork and set with lapis lazuli panels, wth rim set with cabochon garnets at intervals, with lambrequin-form edge, with two griffin-form handles. Height 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm), width across handles 16 1/2 inches (42 cm).
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Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $5,625 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
One wing of one griffin broken off but present; loss to end of tail of one griffin; minor chips to edges of lapis panels on underside of bowl; gilding rubbed, light surface wear and minor bruises to silver.
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