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A J. and L. Lobmeyr enamelled liqueur set and case Vienna, circa 1872
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- JLL monogram in white enamel, the lock to the casket 'Bramah/ London', painted museum inventory numbers
- the tray 32.3cm. by 25cm., 12 5/8 in. by 9¾in.
from the 'Bunt Rococo' series, designed by Heinrich Bergmann, each faceted piece painted with gallants and female companions within elaborate floral scroll borders and gilt bands, comprising a shaped rectangular tray, two decanters and stoppers and twelve liqueur glasses, all within a fitted leather-bound deep rectangular front-opening casket with allover tooled gilt scroll and foliate motifs
Provenance
Helmuth Meißner, Dresden (from whom seized by the East German Secret Service for export in 1982; withdrawn from export for the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin (East) at Schloss Köpenick)
Restituted from the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin to the heirs of Helmuth Meißner in 2007
Condition
The tray has an 1/8 inch shallow chip to the exterior edge of the rim. One glass has a pinhead chip to the edge of the foot. One decanter stopper has a 1/4 inch bruise/chip to the widest part. It is possible that the ball knops and the faceted widest part of both decanter stoppers have been slightly ground or re-shaped.
"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.
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"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
For the form of decanter and other examples decorated from this series see G.Höltl, Das Böhmische Glass 1700-1950, Vol.III, p.105, figs.III.120 and 122-124.
The production of these wares was undertaken at the Schürer enamelling workshop for the glasshouse at Meyr's Neffe, Adolf bei Winterberg.
The production of these wares was undertaken at the Schürer enamelling workshop for the glasshouse at Meyr's Neffe, Adolf bei Winterberg.