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An Austrian silver, enamel, and ivory casket, circa 1890
Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
marked inside 800 and with Austrian standard mark
- length 8 1/2 in.
- 21.5cm
painted in Limoges style with Venus in a chariot drawn by doves, Cupid in attendance, surrounded by the signs of the Zodiac in gold on black ground, the sides with plaques of Leda and the Swan and Hercules and Omphale, the font and back set with carved ivory panels of figures in niches surrounded by foliate, Renaissance-style pilasters at the angles
Condition
damage to upper left corner and center bottom of side enamel panel with Hercules and Omphale, small restoration at top of same panel, small loss to upper left of back Zodiac enamel panel, otherwise good condition
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.