Lot 8
  • 8

Tabatière en or de deux couleurs par Alois Müller, Vienne, vers 1840

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tabatière en or de deux couleurs par Alois Müller, Vienne, vers 1840
  • gold
  • Long. 9 cm, 120.3 gr.; 3 1/2 in, 3oz 16dwt
rectangulaire, le couvercle et dessous ciselés de rinceaux feuillagés et putti sur un fond sablé dans un quatrilobe à striures, la bâte guillochée et bordée de feuilles d'acanthe, poinçon de maître et de ville

of rounded rectangular form, the lid and base chased with foliate scrollwork and putti on a matted ground within reeding, the reeded sides within acanthus borders, maker's and town marks

Condition

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.
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Catalogue Note

Alois Müller accéda à la maîtrise en 1840 et s'associa avec Robert Weikert en 1852. Malheureusement, Alois mourut en 1854 et la compagnie fut dissoute dès 1855.

Alois Müller became master in 1840 et formed a partnership with Robert Weikert in 1852. He died in 1854 and the company was dissolved in 1855.