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Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot
- "Pokal," Model No. Br. 6
- with manufacturer's cipher
- silver-plated brass
Literature
H.R., "Neue Metallarbeiten," Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, vol. 63, October 1928-March 1929, pp. 352-353
Karl H. Bröhan, Metallkunst vom Jugendstil zur Moderne (1889-1939), Volume IV, Berlin, 1990, p. 571, pl. 610
Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk, Modern Art of Metalwork: Bröhan Museum, State Museum of Art Nouveau and Functionalism (1889-1939), Berlin, 2001, p. 359, pl. 322
Carlo Burschel and Heinz Scheiffele, WMF Ikora Metall Metalwork, Stuttgart, 2006, pp. 12, 19 and 34
Condition
Very good overall condition. Light surface scratches to the silver as expected from normal use and occasional polishing. There are a few minor depressions to the orb finial.
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.