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Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Hoffman
- "Aufsatz" Centerpiece, Model M SH 17
- impressed WIENER/WERK/STÄTTE, JH and MADE/IN/AUSTRIA
- chased and hammered brass
Provenance
Private Collection, Vienna, circa 1925
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Daniele Baroni and Antonio d'Auria, Josef Hoffmann e la Wiener Werkstätte, Milan, 1981, p. 138
Werner J. Schweiger, Wiener Werkstätte: Design in Vienna 1903-1932, New York, 1984, p. 70
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 20s Decorative Arts, Cologne, 2000, p. 14
Christian Brandstätter, Design der Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Vienna, 2003, p. 297
Gabriele Fahr-Becker, Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Cologne, 2003, p. 165
Werner J. Schweiger, Wiener Werkstätte: Design in Vienna 1903-1932, New York, 1984, p. 70
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 20s Decorative Arts, Cologne, 2000, p. 14
Christian Brandstätter, Design der Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Vienna, 2003, p. 297
Gabriele Fahr-Becker, Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Cologne, 2003, p. 165
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The surfaces present with a few surface scratches, minute abrasions consistent with age and gentle handling. The recessed areas with a few remnants of cleaning products. One side of the coupe with a few isolated areas of oxidation, the largest measuring 3/4 x 1/4 in., not visually distracting. A great example of an iconic design by Josef Hoffmann, which has remained in the same family since 1925.
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.