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An Austrian SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL AND JEWEL-MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL ROC, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1880
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on foot rim
- SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL, JEWEL, ROCK CRYSTAL
- length 14 1/4 in.
- 36.2cm
the rock crystal body carved with birds and animals amongst Renaissance ornament, with a central silver-gilt band chased and enamelled with frogs and lizards amongst aquatic plants and applied with a figure of a classical warrior on horseback, hinged cover in the form of the creature's head, with coiled tail, on rock crystal talons
Condition
overall good condition, lacking a narrow section of border to central mount and possibly a loss of an animal or flower
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.