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A Lasting Legacy: The Estate of Michael Mennello
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- Sale 1296
Live
| Palm Beach
Feb 21 | 10:00 AM EST
Live
| Palm Beach
Sale 1296
| Palm Beach
| Palm Beach
Estimate$4,000 – $6,000
To request further details about this lot, please email palmbeachcr@hindmanauctions.com
Madalina Lazen
VP Head of Department, Old Masters & 19th Century European Art
Donna Tribby
AVP, Senior Specialist, Furniture & Decorative Arts
The flatware pieces are in overall good condition with scattered light surface scratches throughout.
The Olympian service's pieces are not monogrammed. The set is assembled.
The Olympian pattern luncheon knife 9 1/2 in. long
The masks on the verso of two of the teaspoons are faint from wear.
There are minor nicks to three of the luncheon fork tines.
Seven of the luncheon knives have minor pitting/losses to the blades.
In the other patterns: one of the serving forks is monogrammed; the ladle has a small dent to the bowl and minor pitting.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's | Hindman.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.
Please email palmbeachcr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
Donna Tribby is a senior specialist in the Southeast region at Hindman.
Ms. Tribby joined the firm in 2013 and has handled notable auctions and collections such as those of Phillip and Mary Hullitar and the Kennedy Winter White House. She uses her extensive experience on daily basis to evaluate property from large collections and estates across all categories. She has over 38 years of experience in the art world, previously serving as Vice President of the Catalogue and Appraisal department at Sloan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Director of a major Palm Beach gallery. After her tenure as director, she went on to open Waddington & Tribby Fine Art in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.
