(lot of 2) Italian pietra dura plaques, including: (1) musical trophy, central design of tambourine and guitar with lapis flowers, approx 0.5"h, 7"w, 4.5"d; (1) two flanked butterflies, inlaid border, approx 0.5"h, 3.5"w, 2.25"d; 2.2lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)**

5.21.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 4017-Both plaques are overall intact, the larger has some slight roughness  along the edges, there is a very minute, small chip at upper left edge, and some minor spotting/light marks to the stone, the smaller piece has some small consistent roughness/chipping along edges, the backside appears to have some residue of some sort that appears to be a former adhesive, there are no major chips, cracks or restorations observed, please see attached images for your review.

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