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Emil Lettré
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Emil Lettré
- Pair of Master Salts
- with artist's cipher
- silver
Literature
Andreas Moritz: Silber und Goldschmiedearbeiten 1925 bis 1969, exh. cat., Germanisches National Museum, Nürnberg, 1969, pl. 7
Emil Lettré, Andreas Moritz: Zwei Deutsche Silberschmiede im 20. Jahrhundert, exh. cat., Museen der Stadt Köln, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Cologne, 1976, pl. 1, cat. no. 5
Condition
Very good overall condition. Some light surface scratches from use and polishing as expected. One with a very minute knick and subsequent dent to the top that is not overtly apparent and does not distract from the appearance of the piece.
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.
Catalogue Note
Emi Lettré (1876-1954) studied in Hanau, Munich and Vienna. He worked as a silversmith in Berlin from 1905 and designed flatware for Bruchmann & Söhne, Heilbronn, in the 20s. In 1933 he became director of the Staatliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau.