Lot 71
  • 71

Marianne Brandt

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Marianne Brandt
  • A Fine and Rare Lidded Bowl
  • impressed BAUHAUS
  • silver-plated metal and brass

Literature

Bernd Polster and Volker Fischer, Bauhaus Design:  Die Produkte der Neuen Sachlichkeit, Köln, 2009, p. 104

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The silver-plated bowl exterior with some light discoloration. Light discoloration is present on soldering lines that join the foot to bowl. Tarnishing and rubbing to bowl interior exposing the base metal consistent with age and use. Minute edge nicks and light scratches to upper rim of bowl consistent with use. The brass lid with tarnishing to underside, handling marks and light scratches to top. Some wear to interior edge of lid is also a likely result of securing lid to bowl.
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.