Lot 23
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Groupe de quatre grands animaux en argent et un en métal argenté, Allemagne, XXème siècle

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Groupe de quatre grands animaux en argent et un en métal argenté, Allemagne, XXème siècle
  • silver
comprenant un chameau (haut. 26 cm), un rhinocéros ( haut. 12 cm), un éléphant (haut. 14,5 cm) et un kangourou (haut. 16 cm) en argent ainsi qu'un singe en métal argenté (haut. 16,5 cm),

Condition

Camel: with three prestige marks under 1 foot - some traces of vert de gris Elephant: prestige marks (probably Hanau) on head rim - one ivory tusk removable, the other one missing - Kangaroo - silver-gilt - stamped 800 under the tail Rhino: stamped with German marks (moon crescent, royal crown, 800) with a fake Biennais mark monkey: stamped with 2 marks under one hand: AMF within an oval, the other difficult to read - traces of vert de gris Elephant, Kangaroo and Rhino with detachable heads - in overall 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. 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."