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The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian| New York & Stockbridge | Part I | March 19, 2025

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STAIR is proud to present a three-day single-owner sale of property from the late Aso O. Tavitian on March 19, 20, and 21. A true connoisseur, Tavitian assembled an extraordinary collection of English furniture, decorative arts, European sculpture, and garden statuary. Each item in the collection was selected with the meticulous eye and refined sensibility that defined Tavitian’s approach to collecting. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
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Carved Oak Mold
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Lot 172

Carved Oak Mold

Estimate: $700 - $900
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Carved "Hears fowl and fish to adorn your dish ISS". Dated 1761.

17 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.

Note: Carved baking molds and cheese prints were used to impress images into edible goods and became popular in medieval Europe. These molds were valued as family heirlooms in patrician families and also served as essential marketing tools for leading local bakers. Such molds were frequently used for cheese wheels, gingerbreads, cakes, and both sweet and savory pastries. Many depicted religious subjects to celebrate feast days, while others, like this example, expressed a secular appreciation of nourishment. When pressing a cheese, a heavy board, in early times known as a sinker, was fitted in the vat on top of the cheese. The sinker is now usually called a follower. Cheese prints were formerly used on special occasions and one might be specially carved with the Royal Arms to commemorate a Coronation or a royal visit. 

Condition

Worming, age splits, and minor staining. Wear consistent with age and use. Nicely carved.

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COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.

Alistair Sampson Antiques, London, October 19, 2003. 

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