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A lapis lazuli and rock crystal casket with jewelled and enamelled silver mounts, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, late 19th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A lapis lazuli and rock crystal casket with jewelled and enamelled silver mounts, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, late 19th century
- lapis lazuli, rock crystal, silver, enamel, pearls, jewels (Garnets etc.)
- 24.5 cm, 9 1/2 in wide
rectangular, each side inset with enamelled figures of the Virtues either in niches or surmounting rock crystal columns, above and below jewelled rosettes each centred by a pearl, the top with an enamelled frieze of masks and chimera within scrollwork, that of the lid applied with jewels and pearls, surmounted by an enamelled putto seated in a shell charriot drawn by a swan, red velvet lined, maker's mark, Viennese control marks
Condition
putto slightly loose as well as one applied enamelled figure at right front bottom corner, some wear to enamel overall, lapis lazuli also broken in some areas?. in overall good order, would benefit from professional cleaning, very charming piece.
"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
No similar casket by Böhm appears to be recorded but certainly Böhm seems to have specialised in lapis lazuli works: for example a silver-gilt and enamelled lapis lazuli cup and cover in the form of an ostrich, Christie’s London, 27 November 1987, lot 27. A large and impressive silver-gilt enamel and lapis lazuli three-piece garniture presented to Tsar Alexander II of Russia, unmarked, but in the style of Böhm’s work, was sold at Sotheby’s Parke Bernet, the Meister Sale, 31 March 1966.