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Emmy Roth
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Emmy Roth
- Creamer and Sugar Bowl on stand
- each stamped Emmy Roth in script, with German hallmarks and 800
- silver and ivory
Literature
M.R. J. Brinkgreve et al, Europäisches Kunstgewerbe 1927, Leipzig, 1928, pls. 85 and 100 (for a Roth tea infuser with related semi-circular handles, and for a virtually identical sugar bowl)
Silver of a New Era, exh. cat., Museum Boymans van-Beuningen, Rotterdam, 1992, p. 171 (for a related creamer in the collection of the Württembergisches Landesmuseum, Stuttgart inv. no. 1987-23a-d)
Torsten Bröhan and Thomas Berg, Avantgarde Design 1880-1930, Köln, 1994, p. 137 (for a related mocha service with a similar creamer)
Silver of a New Era, exh. cat., Museum Boymans van-Beuningen, Rotterdam, 1992, p. 171 (for a related creamer in the collection of the Württembergisches Landesmuseum, Stuttgart inv. no. 1987-23a-d)
Torsten Bröhan and Thomas Berg, Avantgarde Design 1880-1930, Köln, 1994, p. 137 (for a related mocha service with a similar creamer)
Condition
Very good overall condition. Light surface scratches to the silver as expected from normal use and occasional polishing. Some slight discoloration to the ivory as expected from age. The orb finial has a slight depression to the top as seen in the catalogue illustration.
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.