Lot 21
  • 21

Vase "Historismus" en cristal de roche gravé, monté en argent émaillé par Karl Bank, Vienne, fin du XIXe siècle

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Vienna, circa 1895
  • faceted sides with enamelled sphinx handles, post-1872 control mark

  • Haut. 28 cm
  • 11in high
à facettes, les anses formées de sphinx en émail, poinçons de contrôle après 1872


Condition

Generally impressive; one section of enamel garland lacking at shoulder. One caryatid under handle slightly loose. Very minor damages to enamel. Struck with post-1872 control mark.
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