How do I find out the price it sold for in the Sotheby's December, 2005 auction? I'd buy the catalog for reference, but I can't figure out what the sale number is. The Sotheby's website search function is not helpful. I emailed the European ceramics person at Sotheby's, but she's on maternity leave.
This is what I have for a search:
Auction House: Sotheby's
Auction Title: Furniture, Ceramics, Silver, Works of Art
Auction Date: 2005 (I would assume December 20, given the preview dates)
Location: Italy
Viewing Notes: 16th, 17th & 18th December 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm. 19th December 10am to 1pm.
Catalogue Information: 518 lots | 308 with images
Lot: 274
Description: ORCIO CON COPERCHIO IN TERRACOTTA INVETRIATA CON STEMMA DELLA FAMIGLIA DE' MEDICI LORENZO MONTAUTI, TOSCANA, DATATO 1726 [ English Text: A FLORENTINE TERRACOTTA VASE WITH COVER WITH THE MEDICI COAT OF ARM, SIGNED AND DATED 1726; MINOR LOSSES AND WORN] alt. cm 97 anse a voluta iscritto "1726/ Lorenzo Montauti fece"; piccole mancanze, consunzioni
I can't believe how quickly the mystery was solved. I've been trying to research this piece off and on for over 30 years. Thank you. My mother-in-law will be thrilled.