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A monumental Façon de Venise glass centrepiece, Bohemia, late 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Glass
- 123cm., 48 3/8 in. high
elaborately formed in four parts with a domed foot section and separate stem supporting a bowl and separate finial, applied with various clear and turquoise-blue pincered, trailed and prunt elements to each section,
Provenance
Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. nr. G VI Schön. 23
Literature
A. de Grousilliers , ill. 35, p. 54
Condition
One of the applied loops at the top of the stem above the dish is lacking. One of the applied loops around the base is also lacking. Minor chips to extremities.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This centrepiece was a personal gift of the nobleman Herr von Poschinger, the owner of a glass workshop in Theresienstadt (Bohemia) to Bismarck.