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Wolfers Frères
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Wolfers Frères
- Coupe, vers 1940
- Poinçon de Wolfers frères au revers
- Ivory
- Hauteur : 17,5 cm (6 7/8 in.) Largeur : 67 cm (26 3/8 in.) Profondeur : 28,8 cm (11 3/8 in.) ; Poids total : 2,630 kg
de forme oblongue en vermeil, les anses latérales en enroulement enchâssées d'ivoire et de pierre dure rouge comportant une bille d'ivoire à chaque extrêmité
Condition
Très bon état général.
Très légère usure de la dorure à l'intérieur de la coupe dans la partie centrale essentiellement. Infimes rayures d'usage sur l'ensemble de la surface ; quelques traces d'oxydation au niveaux des anses sur les parties en vermeil. L'une des deux anses se détache de la coupe dans sa partie inférieure. Un manque d'ivoire visible au catalogue à l'interieur de l'anse droite d'environ 1,5 cm de long.
Very good condition overall.
Very light wear to the gilt interior of the bowl, mostly in the centre. Minor scratches over the surface, consistent with normal age and wear; some traces of oxidization along the vermeil parts of the handles. The lower part of one handle is detached from the bowl. A lack of ivory of about 1,5 cm long, , visible on the catalogue, on the right handle.
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.