WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica

WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica

Friday 12 November 2021 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
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  • A neoclassical agate cameo. Janiform portrait.
    Lot 241

    A neoclassical agate cameo. Janiform portrait.

    17th-18th century.
    19x25x7,5 mm

    On the left, male bearded head, on the right, old woman head. Both joined by a folded veille covering the head. Interesting work and choice of the stone. Rare.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A two-layered agate cameo. Bust of a roman empress.
    Lot 242

    A two-layered agate cameo. Bust of a roman empress.

    17th-18th century.
    33x43x8 mm

    The character is turned to the left and is characterized by a slightly aquiline nose, an eye with an engraved pupil, a large ear, a small mouth and a chin, with a grooved hair pulled back, framed on the forehead and on the nape by two braids placed side by side. The portrait is stylistically referable to the models of the Severian or post Severian dynasty (Giulia Domna, Fulvia Plautilla, Aquilia Severa, Cornelia Supera). Slight wear marks, traces of burns and antique chips on the edge. Inscription engraved on the backside. Interesting work, possibly antique and reworked during the post Renaissance.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A lot of 2 red-green jasper octogonal inscribed seals.
    Lot 243

    A lot of 2 red-green jasper octogonal inscribed seals.

    18th century.
    12,5x14x3 mm ; 12x13x3 mm

    Both seals with 2 horizontal registers of inscriptions. On top, a square cross between stars. The last registers are years « 1739 » and « 1742 ». Wear marks. To identify. Probably eastern-balcanic area.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A postclassical two-layered agate cameo. Allegorical figure.
    Lot 244

    A postclassical two-layered agate cameo. Allegorical figure.

    19th century.
    15x20x4 mm

    The female figure is characterized by butterfly wings, wearing a long chiton knotted at the waist, holding a Swan against her. On top, the sun. Probably an allegory of metamorphosis.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A group of 6 neoclassical double-layered onyx cameos. Portraits.
    Lot 245

    A group of 6 neoclassical double-layered onyx cameos. Portraits.

    19th century.
    Min 10x12x4 mm ; max 9x19x5 mm

    From left to right; bust of a poet; portrait of Selene; bust of a nobleman; bust of Apollo; head of Arethusa; bust of a laureated poet. Fine condition.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A lot of 3  postclassical layered agate cameos. Portraits.
    Lot 246

    A lot of 3 postclassical layered agate cameos. Portraits.

    18th century.
    Min 14x17x5 mm; max 17x21,5x4 mm

    Bust of Apollo; portrait of a young man, probably Hercules; bust of a noblewoman.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A lot of 5 postclassical  cameos. Varia.
    Lot 247

    A lot of 5 postclassical cameos. Varia.

    18th century.
    Min 8x10x5 mm ; max 13x16,5x3 mm

    From left to right; a three-headed portrait (gryllos type); portrait of a veiled woman (priestress ?); portrait of a Youth; portrait of helmeted Minerva; traveller standing with a stick and his dog.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A renaissance carnelian intaglio. Dolphin.
    Lot 248

    A renaissance carnelian intaglio. Dolphin.

    16th century.
    10x12x3 mm

    The sea animal faces right, and is depicted above the waves of the sea. Its back is arched, the body covered with scales, the tail with three endings. Interesting stylistic rendering, typically from the Renaissance production. Carving made with skill respect the small size of the stone. Attractive intense color. Slightly cabochon back.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A postclassical carnelian intaglio. Neptune.
    Lot 249

    A postclassical carnelian intaglio. Neptune.

    16th-17th century.
    13x16x3 mm

    The divinity is facing front on a shell, his mermaid tail divided in two with monstrous snakes endings. Behind him, his trident. Shield and dolphin on the side. His head facing left is characterized by a large plain face and short hair. Backbones rising from the shoulders. Interesting subject. Small ald light crack in the stone, near the edge.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A postclassical amethyst intaglio. Sacrifice to Priapus.
    Lot 250

    A postclassical amethyst intaglio. Sacrifice to Priapus.

    17th-18th century.
    10x14x6 mm

    Pan is standing facing left, sacrificing a rabbit on the altar of Priapus. The rural context of the scene is symbolized by the tree. The figure is characterized by strong features, curly hair, goat horns. The torso is slender but muscular, the legs sturdy and covered with goat hair, ending with hooves. His left hand holds the pedum, aside the pan flute. The phallic symbolism is clearly evident in this carving: both for the prominent attributes of the character and for the presence of the erect phallus carved on the altar, dedicated to Priapus and with burning flames and offerings. The stone shows ancient signs of wear and a predominantly ancient roman style. This amethyst is characterized by an extraordianry vivid and luminous color, accentuated by the gem's cabochon shape.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A modern amethyst intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Winged female figure.
    Lot 251

    A modern amethyst intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Winged female figure.

    19th century
    Intaglio : 7 x 13 mm Pin : 73 mm 3,59 g

    The standing allegorical figure is facing right, holding a branch. This precious intaglio is mounted on a fine gold stick pin characterized by a refined frame worked by intertwined and spherical elements. Very fine condition.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A banded agate female bust set in a gold stick pin.
    Lot 252

    A banded agate female bust set in a gold stick pin.

    18th century
    H. 95 mm ; 8,36 grs

    The figure is characterized by a veiled head, partially draped torso with large exposed breasts. The bust is finely sculpted, emphasizing in the best way the beauty of this banded agate, engraving the body in the dark part and the drapery in the light part of the stone. The nose is damaged. This microsculpture is set in an elegant mounting adorned with plant motif, finely chiseled.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A postclassical coral cameo mounted in a gold broch with brillants. Bust of a woman.
    Lot 253

    A postclassical coral cameo mounted in a gold broch with brillants. Bust of a woman.

    Late 19th century
    31x26x14 mm (broch) ; 24x17x9 mm (cameo) ; 13,6 grs

    Bust of a woman wearing a antique style dress. The bust frontal, meanwhile the head is slightly bent in three-quarters. The hair pulled back in a bun, she wears a diadema. The iconography suggests a depiction of a goddess or a empress. The cameo is set in a gold brooch, the rim decorates with brilliants (some missing).

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    U.K. private collection

  • A postclassical coral stick knob with silver handle. Gryllos
    Lot 254

    A postclassical coral stick knob with silver handle. Gryllos

    19th century
    55x51 mm ; 34,7 grs

    The upper of this stick terminal shows a sculpted three-headed gryllos; a grotesque mask, a dog head and a lion head. The clasp in silver inlaid with turquoise and garnets. Interesting rare subject.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A large two-layered agate cameo set in a Victorian gilded massive silver sauf box. Veiled bust of Flora.
    Lot 255

    A large two-layered agate cameo set in a Victorian gilded massive silver sauf box. Veiled bust of Flora.

    19th century
    Cameo 32x42 mm ; Box 63x77x37 mm

    The female bust is turned to the right side. The figure is characterized by thick hair adorned with a flowers wreath. The head is veiled and the bust is draped. The stone is set in a fine boxe finely engraved, adorned with a garland frame on the edge. Very fine condition. Octagonal mark: Helmeted head of Minerva (1st title), facing right. French manufacture since 1838.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A neoclassical onyx cameo set in a gold brooch with pearls. Bust of Apollo.
    Lot 256

    A neoclassical onyx cameo set in a gold brooch with pearls. Bust of Apollo.

    Second half of the 19th century
    Cameo 16x22 mm ; 15 grs

    The young god, identifiable with the Apollo Belvedere model, faces right and is wearing a tunique with chlamys. Beautiful victorian gold brooch with pearls. This prototype has been widely copied and reproduced also on cameos, inspired by the famous statue of the Vatican. For example, the cameo engraved by Saulini in the parure of the Metropoliotan Museum (inv..40.20.55a–c). A very fine exemple of this type comes from the production on Nathaniel Marchant.

    Parallels: Catalogue of One Hundred Impressions from Gems engraved by Nathaniel Marchant, J.Edwards, London, 1792, pg. 10, no. XIV, for a listing of a sardonyx intaglio of the Apollo Belvedere, commissioned by the politician J. Cox Hippisley, 1st Baronet (1746-1825). Seidmann, Nathaniel Marchant, Gem Engraver, 1739-1816, The Walpole Society,LIII, 1987, pg.41-2, no.11, mentions that this design of the Apollo Belvedere was particularly popular, and Marchant carved several intaglios of it.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A two-layered agate cameo mounted on a gold brooch. Female bust.
    Lot 257

    A two-layered agate cameo mounted on a gold brooch. Female bust.

    19th century
    38x47x26 mm ; 28,92 grs

    The figure, characterized by a detailed engraved hair, held in place by a double band and gathered at the nape, is turned to the left, with front bust and face turned in profile. The figure is in torsion, the face looks down. Plastic pose inspired by classical Greek-Roman statuary models.A very well executed work in very high relief. Gold brooch with a frame decorated with circular and curved motifs with smooth or braided wire.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A large neoclassical carnelian intaglio. Diogenes.
    Lot 258

    A large neoclassical carnelian intaglio. Diogenes.

    18th - 19th century.
    22x26x4 mm

    The philosopher is showing seated with his typical attributes: a book, a stick inside a large jar; here symbolized by engraved circles and on the background horizontal ligns imitating the bottom of a barrel. Interesting work and execution. Rare subject.
    Painting of Diogene by Raphael in the School of Athens ; Diogenes by John William Waterhouse, 1882, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney.
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    U.K. private collection

  • A neoclassical banded agate intaglio. Bust of Esculape.
    Lot 259

    A neoclassical banded agate intaglio. Bust of Esculape.

    19th century
    19x19x5 mm

    The god of medecine is facing left and characterized by an intense look releasing the serenity and divine strength, enhanced by the rest of the features: a strong aquiline nose, high cheekbone, small closed lips framed by a curly voluminous beard joining the hair on the side. The hair are divided in two by a band that narrows the skullcap with thin incised ligns. He wears a cloack. Interesting choice of stone. Fine execution. Mirror polishing.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A large neoclassical carnelian intaglio. Allegory of Aurora.
    Lot 260

    A large neoclassical carnelian intaglio. Allegory of Aurora.

    Early 19th century.
    32x35x5 mm

    The divinity is represented riding a biga above clouds. On top, a winged Eros holding a torch. In front of the biga, a star. Very nice polishing of the engraving. Fine execution, close to the Pichler's and Cerbara's intaglios with the same subject. Attractive vivid color. Slight wear marks.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A fine neoclassical carnelian intaglio signed CERBARA, mounted in a gold pendant. Bust of Maria Luisa di Borbone.
    Lot 261

    A fine neoclassical carnelian intaglio signed CERBARA, mounted in a gold pendant. Bust of Maria Luisa di Borbone.

    19th century.
    27x46x4 mm (pendant) ; 21x27x4 mm (intaglio) ; 10,2 grs

    This splendid and important intaglio executed by Giuseppe Cerbara (1770-1856) depicts the portrait of Maria Luisa di Borbone (1782-1824), wife of Ludovico di Borbone-Parma and mother of Carlo Ludovico. She was Queen of Etruria (1801-1807), duchess of Lucca (1815-1824). The gems was previously reported in Alexander von Wuttemberg collection, and attested in the Paoletti as « Maria Luisa Infante di Spagna sua Madre ». The portrait is engraved with the highest quality and beauty. Behind, on her shoulder, then signature CERBARA. Attractive color of the stone, with honey shades, masterfully polished. The high carat gold mounting is posterior, using the piece as a pendant. Very good state of conservation.
    L.Pirzio Biroli Stefanelli, La collezione Paoletti. Stampi in vetro per impronte di intagli e cammei, vol. II, p. 145 n. 289 (tomo sesto).
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    European private collection.

  • A neoclassical  glass intaglio signed PICHLER mounted on a gold seal. Eros.
    Lot 262

    A neoclassical glass intaglio signed PICHLER mounted on a gold seal. Eros.

    19th century.
    Intaglio 25x19 mm ; 13 grs

    Beautiful impression taken from an intaglio firmed in greek by PICHLER and inspired by the Centocelle Eros (Vatican Museums, Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Statues); back then called « Genio del Vaticano ». Originally, a sardonyx intaglio made in 1782, replicated also in cameo. The glass is set in an elegant mounting for seal formed by 4 mixtlinear extensions and ending in a jockstrap ring. Slight signs of wear.
    L.Pirzio Biroli Stefanelli, La collezione Paoletti. Stampi in vetro per impronte di intagli e cammei, vol. II, p. 40 n. 199.
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A fine postclassic silver seal set with brillants and emeralds and a roman lapis lazuli intaglio. Allegory of Victory.
    Lot 263

    A fine postclassic silver seal set with brillants and emeralds and a roman lapis lazuli intaglio. Allegory of Victory.

    18th century.
    Intaglio 11x12 mm ; high 47 mm ; 9,4 grs

    The seal is characterized by a complex structure in silver and yellow gold, set with diamonds and emeralds. Below, an ancient lapis lazuli intaglio depicting a winged Victory crowning a trophy. Above, the seal ends with a small dark head of moor, covered with black and white enamel, with a jockstrap ring. Refined object in excellent condition. Slight signs of wear.

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    U.K. private collection

  • A fine neoclassical  three layer agate intaglio, set in a postclassical gold ring. Two dogs copulating.
    Lot 264

    A fine neoclassical three layer agate intaglio, set in a postclassical gold ring. Two dogs copulating.

    18th - 19th century
    intaglio 19x19x6 mm ; US ring size 7.5 ; 13,4 grs

    Rare and unusual representation of two dogs caught in the act of copulating. The two quadrupeds are facing right, inside an ancient Roman residence as symbolized by the presence of a three-footed candelabrum with a lamp on one side, and a jug on the other side. Ground line. The animals are characterized by a marked musculature well engraved in its anatomical details: the effort of the dog that mounts is also expressed by the arching of the vertebral column (whose bones can be seen) and of the thoracic cavity, together with the swelling of the muscles of the thighs and shoulders. His face is leaning upwards, as a sign of success, while the receiving dog is slightly bent forward. Both have the collar. Use of globular elements for the eyes. The carving is performed on a large three-layered sardonyx agate magic eye. The surface shows ancient signs of wear and in transparency also the signs of heat burn. The gem is set in an elegant 19th century gold ring. Grand Tour era. Rare subject.
    Cfr.: Beazley Archive n. 90. Two dogs copulating, intaglio in red jasper, shape F1, 12 x 10, 1st cent. BC/AD.
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    U.K. private collection

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WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica

Inizio Asta Live

12 novembre 2021 alle 15:00 GMT (London Time)


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  • 12 November 2021 hours 15:00 WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica (1 - 275)

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If you wish to bid at the Sale by telephone, please complete a Telephone Bidding Form, which is available

from our offices or in the Catalogue. Please then return it to the office responsible

for the Sale at least 24 hours in advance of the Sale. It is your responsibility to check with our Bids Office

that your bid has been received. Telephone calls will be recorded. The telephone bidding facility is a

discretionary service and may not be available in relation to all Lots. We will not be responsible for bidding

on your behalf if you are unavailable at the time of the Sale or if the telephone connection is interrupted

during bidding. Our staff will be available for phone calls in foreign languages as long as previously agreed

upon.

Bidding by post or fax

Absentee Bidding Forms can be found in the back of this Catalogue and should be completed and sent to the

office responsible for the Sale. It is in your interest to return your form as soon as possible, as if two or more

Bidders submit identical bids for a Lot, the first bid received takes preference. In any event, all bids should

be received at least 24 hours before the start of the Sale. Please check your Absentee Bidding Form carefully

before returning it to us, fully completed and signed by you. It is your responsibility to check with our Bids

Office that your bid has been received. This additional service is complimentary and confidential. Such bids

are made at your own risk and we cannot accept liability for our failure to receive and/or place any such bids.

All bids made on your behalf will be made at the lowest level possible subject to Reserves and other bids

made for the Lot. Where appropriate your bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with

the Auctioneer’s bidding increments. New Bidders must also provide proof of identity and address when

submitting bids. Failure to do this will result in your bid not being placed.

Bidding via the internet

Please visit our Website at www.bertolamifinearts.com for details of how to bid via the internet.

Bidding through an agent

Bids will be accepted as placed on behalf of the person named as the principal on the Bidding Form although

we may refuse to accept bids from an agent on behalf of a principal and will require written confirmation

from the principal confirming the agent’s authority to bid. For further details, please contact Customer

Services of Bertolami Fine Arts LTD.


6. CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE BUYER AND SELLER AND THE BUYER AND BERTOLAMI

FINE ARTS LTD

On the Lot being knocked down to the Buyer, a Contract for Sale of the Lot will be entered into between the

Seller and the Buyer on the terms of the Contract for Sale set out in Appendix 1 at the back of the Catalogue.

You will be liable to pay the Purchase Price, which is the Hammer Price plus any applicable VAT. At the

same time, a separate contract is also entered into between us as Auctioneers and the Buyer. Please read the

terms of the Contract for Sale and our Buyer’s Agreement contained in the Catalogue in case you are the

successful Bidder. We may change the terms of either or both of these agreements prior to them being

entered into, by setting out different terms in the Catalogue and/or by placing an insert in the Catalogue

and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral announcements before and during the Sale.


7. BUYER’S PREMIUM AND OTHER CHARGES PAYABLE BY THE BUYER

Under the Buyer’s Agreement, a premium (the Buyer’s Premium) is payable to us by the Buyer in

accordance with the terms of the Buyer’s Agreement and at rates set out below, calculated by reference to

the Hammer Price and payable in addition to it. Storage charges and Expenses are also payable by the Buyer

as set out in the Buyer’s Agreement. The following Buyer’s Premium is written within the “information for

buyers”.

In order to harmonize tax procedures among EU countries, with effect from 1 January 2001 new rules were

introduced with the extension to the Auction Houses of the margin scheme. Article. 45 of Law 342 of 21

November 2000 provides for the application of the scheme to sales concluded in execution of contracts of

commission defined:

• private clients;

• clients to tax that the operation subject to the margin scheme;

• Customers who have not been able to deduct the tax in accordance with Art. 19, 19 bis, and 19-bis2 the

DPR. 633/72 (which have sold well in free ex-Art. 10, 27-d)

• customers who benefit from the exemption arrangements provided for small businesses in the State of

origin.

By virtue of special legislation, in cases mentioned above any VAT tax, or a sum in lieu of VAT, if

applicable, it is charged by the Auction House. No symbol will be used for lots sold under the margin

scheme.


8. PAYMENT

The payment of the sold lots must be made immediately after the auction and can be made by bank transfer,

cash, check, bank check bank account, credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Were exceptional exchange rate

variations to occur due to imponderable situations, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD may, at its sole discretion, issue

invoices in UK pounds (GBP), US dollars (USD), Euros (EUR).

If the invoices are in terms of Euros or US dollars, we will apply the exchange rate between UK pounds and

Euros or UK pounds and US dollars prevailing at the time of the contract of sale (auction date).

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD will bill to the same person that is at the registration of the pallet unless previously

agreed otherwise with the Administration.

As required by law, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD is obliged to call for their customers to show an identity

document (identity card, driving license, passport) and confirmation of address.

Buyers wishing to pay by bank check must make arrangements with the Administration. It is not possible to

deliver the goods before the payment by check or bank draft until encashment of the check, unless otherwise

agreed prior to the auction.

You will find the bank details in the invoice.

Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard only by the cardholder.

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD reserves the right to check the source of the payments received. Bertolami Fine

Arts LTD reserves the right to refuse payments received from people different from the purchaser. However,

in limited circumstances and in any case with the consent of the seller, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD has the

ability to offer buyers it deems reliable the option of paying for goods purchased at cadences deferred. The

mode of deferred payment will be set out before the sale. Before considering whether or not to grant deferred

payments, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD may ask for references and documentation on the reliability and identity

of the buyer. It will not allow anyone to withdraw the lot prior to the payment, unless credit has been granted

before the auction.


9. COLLECTION

It is Bertolami Fine Arts LTD policy to request proof of identity on collection of a lot. Lots will be released

to you or your authorized representative when full and cleared payment has been received by Bertolami Fine

Arts LTD.


10. STORAGE

Storage and handling charges may apply.

For information concerning post sale storage and charges, please contact our Customer office.


11. LOSS OR DAMAGE

Buyers are reminded that Bertolami Fine Arts LTD accepts liability for loss or damage to lots for a

maximum period of ten (10) days after the date of the auction.


12. SHIPPING

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD Shipping Department can advise buyers on exporting and shipping property. You

can contact the Customer service on the number that you see in our website.

The entire shipment costs are to be paid for by the buyer. Additionally, a form to provide shipping

instructions is attached to the buyer’s invoice. Your shipper will include a quote for transit insurance. All

shipments should be unpacked and checked on delivery and any discrepancies notified to the transit insurer

or shipper immediately.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing

materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly,

prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if

they intend to import this lot into another country.


13. THE SELLERS AND/OR BERTOLAMI FINE ARTS LTD’ LIABILITY

Besides the responsibilities and obligations of sellers and Bertolami Fine Arts LTD above, neither sellers nor

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD shall be held responsible for any error in the description of the lots or in their

estimates for the sale and for any omissions that may result in losses or damage to property or assets to the

purchaser.


14.DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Were we to obtain any personal information about you, we would only use it in accordance with the terms of

our Privacy Policy, subject to any additional specific consent you may have given at the time your

information was disclosed.

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