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An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, rock crystal, and gem-set vase and cover, Victor Nuber, Vienna, circa 1895
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base rim, and with French import marks
- Silver-gilt, enamel, rock crystal, gem
- height 10 1/8in.
- 25.8cm
finely engraved rock crystal body, strapwork mounts with enamel highlights between goats' heads, seated nude finial
Condition
one pendant pearl missing from lower tier, may have been on upper tier and held by finial figure; mount rought and re-glued at top of crystal foot, otherwise good
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
In 1898 Victor Nuber advertised a wide variety of "Artworks created in Gold and Silver" including toilet items and church and temple fittings.