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Hans Christiansen
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hans Christiansen
- "Darmstadt Stil" Serving Set, Fish Fork and Knife
- with German hallmarks and maker's mark BH
- silver
Literature
Heinz Spielmann, Die Jugendstil Sammlung, Hamburg, 1979, p. 182
Margaret Zimmermann-Degan, Hans Christiansen: Leben und Werk eines Jugendstilküstlers, Königstein, 1985, p. 83
Karl Bröhan, Metallkunst vom Jugendstil zur Moderne, Berlin, 1990, p. 73
Reinhard W. Sänger, Das Deutsche Silber-Besteck, Stuttgart 1991, p. 136
Barbara Grotkamp-Schepers and Reinhard W. Sänger, Bestecke des Jugendstils : Bestandskatalog des Deutschen Klingenmuseums Solingen, Bonn, 2000, p. 138
Silber für die Welt aus Heilbronn. P. Bruckmann & Söhne (1805 - 1973), Heilbronn/Berlin/Solingen 2002 - 2003, Kornwestheim, 2001, p. 90
Condition
Very good overall condition. Some minor surface scratches from light use and polishing as expected. Each monogrammed with an F to verso.
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.