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Large Victorian shell-work botanical diorama

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Large Victorian shell-work botanical diorama

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Large Victorian shell-work botanical diorama, 19th c., England, depicting a riotous garden composed of hundreds of seashells assembled on wire branches, with silk leaves, above a reticulated carved fence, in a shadow box frame under glass, 20"h x 25"w x 5"d

Provenance: A Private Collection: 860 UN Plaza, NYC

Condition

Good/Fair, generally well preserved, some loss of shells, minor degradation of silk, fragile **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mailÂ info@milleabros.comÂ with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Large Victorian shell-work botanical diorama

Name: Large Victorian shell-work botanical diorama
SKU: 151508786
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $300

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