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Joseph Maria Olbrich
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Maria Olbrich
- Cake Server, Salad Servers, Fish Knife and Fork
- each with artist's monogram on handle and stamped with maker's marks
- silvered alpaca
Literature
Ein Dokument Deutscher Kunst, Darmstadt 1901-1976, Vol. 4, Die Künstler der Mathildenhöhe, exhibition catalogue, Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt, Darmstadt, 1977, pp. 180 and 181, no. 502
Eckhart G. Franz et. al., Joseph Maria Olbrich 1867-1908, Darmstadt, 1983, p. 346
Irmela Franzke, Jugendstil : Glas, Graphik, Keramik, Metall, Möbel, Skulpturen und Textilien von 1880 bis 1915, Karlsruhe, 1987, pl. 46 and p. 90
Museum Künstlerkolonie Darmstadt, Darmstadt, 1989, pp.198 and 199
Reinhard W. Sänger, Das deutsche Silber-Besteck : Biedermeier, Historismus, Jugendstil (1805-1918), Stuttgart, 1991, p. 177
Judy Rudoe, Decorative Arts 1850-1950, London, 1991, p. 234
Condition
Very good overall condition. Light scratches to surface as expected from use and polishing.
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.