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A rock crystal cup with jewelled and enamelled silver-gilt mounts, Vienna, circa 1875
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A rock crystal cup with jewelled and enamelled silver-gilt mounts, Vienna, circa 1875
- rock crystal, silver-gilt, enamel, gemstones
- height 37.5cm, 14 3/4 in
the crystal lid carved as a winged hippocamp, the bowl supported on the back of a triton seated on a rocky outcrop, the silver-gilt mounts decorated mainly in turquoise, pale blue and mauve basse-taille and champlevé enamels with further hippocamps between delicate scrolls and applied with collet-set gemstones, apparently unmarked
Condition
some losses to enamelled mounts and figure overall. Rock crystal base with one crack. a large crack across crystal cover, a umber of cracks to lid including under the horses' face and across the back. some chips to tail and mane. Tip of left wing missing. one tip of wing cracked and re-stuck on each wing. General affect still magnificent but would benefit from professional cleaning.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."