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A large German silver standing cup and cover, Theodor Strube, Leipzig, circa 1843
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 2748gr., height 50.4cm.
the base applied with the city arms of Leipzig and acanthus leaves, the stem decorated with palmettes, the rim of the cup with two realistically tooled masks and applied with flower heads, the cup inscribed Ihrem Commandanten Herrn Major Adolph Wilhelm Aster die Communalgarde Leipzigs 1843, the reverse with applied coat-of-arms possibly that of the Aster family, the finial a woman holding the arms of the Duchy of Saxony, marked at the rim
Condition
Marks clear, small scratches and dents of use, one flower head at the rim missing, overall impressive standing cup and cover of good quality.
"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."
"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."