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AN AUSTRIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL CLOCK, HERMANN RATZERSDORFER, VIENNA, CIRCA 1880 |
估價
10,000 - 15,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- marked throughout with maker's mark and Austrian control marks
- silver, enamel, parcel-gilt silver
- height 11 3/8 in.
- 28.9 cm
in the form of a lyre on oval spreading foot, painted with classical and mythological scenes, centered by a clockface enameled to match, topped by fully-modeled silver-gilt classical figures including a putto and warrior
Condition
repair where foot meet lyre-form top, repair and enamel loss where finial figure affixed to top, a few small chips to enamel mostly along edges, gilding mostly rubbed, otherwise 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.
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.