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Joseph Maria Olbrich
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Maria Olbrich
- Pair of Candelabra
- with artist's cypher and EDELZINN/1819/E. HUECK
- pewter
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's New York, December 14, 2007, lot 25
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's New York, December 14, 2007, lot 25
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Leo Nachtlicht, Deutsches Kunstgewerbe St. Louis 1904, Berlin, 1904, p. 43 (for a period photograph of this model exhibited in the dining room of the German section at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair)
Hessisches Landesmuseum, Joseph M. Olbrich, 1867-1908: Das Werk des Architekten, Darmstadt, 1967, p. 250
Hessisches Landesmuseum, Joseph M. Olbrich, 1867-1908: Das Werk des Architekten, Darmstadt, 1967, p. 250
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The pewter surfaces with minor surface scratches, light surface soiling and evidence of wax, minor rubbing and remnants of cleaning product to the recessed portions of the design, consistent with age and gentle use. The upper edges of the candlesticks with minor indentations consistent with gentle handling and not visually detractive. The lower portion of each candlestick with a minor indented area, which is the same on both candlesticks and therefore appears inherent in the making. The surfaces of the candlesticks have acquired a beautiful patina with age. A very nice pair showing the height of Olbrichs design aesthetic.
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.