The weight and characteristics of the gems of the jewels expressed in the catalogs are always approximate (circa, ca.) because, to verify these characteristics accurately, it is necessary to disassemble the stones. If the gem is very important, we recommend that the transferor-seller carry out a gemological certificate to be able to publicize the exact characteristics, with which a higher price can be obtained for the piece.
“In running state” . It means that the watch is working but this does not ensure perfect operation since second-hand watches sometimes need a revision for their full adjustment.
“Needs review” . It means that the clock is not running.
Setdart offers you a repair service for the watches you wish to sell or those that are awarded at auction.
SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín (Surname and name)
It means that, in our opinion, it is an authentic work of the mentioned artist.
Attributed to SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín
It means that, in our opinion, it is a probable piece of the mentioned artist, but taking into account that there may be contradictory opinions on the part of well-known experts or authorities in the field.
SOROLLA Y BASTIDA Workshop, Joaquín
The catalogs referring to authorship, attribution, origin,
date, age, origin and condition of the lots are governed by the terms
interpretations detailed below
(We introduce the name of Joaquín Sorolla as an example):
Circle of SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín
It means that in our opinion, it is a work made by an unknown or unidentified painter by us, but apparently following the style of the mentioned artist, although it is not necessarily his disciple.
Style of…, and follower of SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín
It means that, in our opinion, it is a work done by a painter who works
in the style of the artist mentioned, who may or may not be contemporary with him, but
not necessarily his disciple.
According to SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín
It means that it is the piece of an imitator copying or following the style of the mentioned artist.
After SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín
It means that, in our opinion, it is a copy of a famous work of the mentioned artist, with or without variations of composition, color or other nuances,
Made in a period after the execution of the original.
Spanish School of the 18th century (School with Date)
It means that, in our opinion, it is a work done by an
artist of this nationality or who works in Spain, in the 18th century.
Spanish School (School without Date)
It means that, in our opinion, it is a work made following the style of a specific or undetermined Spanish artist, regardless of the time or nationality of its author.
SOROLLA Y BASTIDA, Joaquín y SIGNED (name of the artist and
signed)
It means that, in our opinion, the signature is the authentic one of the artist or executed with his knowledge.
Spanish School of the s. XIX and signed ... (School, date and
signed).
It means that, in our opinion, it is a work made by an artist of this nationality or who works in Spain in the s. XIX but the signature is not the one of the artist you mentioned.
The term DATED
means that in our opinion the date is by the hand of the named artist
The term WITH DATE OF
means that, in our opinion, the date has been added by a different hand than the artist.