- 43
A Pair of Austrian Silver Four-light Candelabra, Jacob Krautauer, Vienna, 1819
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bases and branch sleeves with maker's mark, city mark and stamp 15 Lothig standard
- height 18 1/2 in.
- 47cm
in French style, on circular bases with tapered column stems rising from three pairs of feet and topped by three maidens' heads supporting a central sconce chased with basketweave from which the removable cornucopia branches emerge, the basketweave sconces with fixed drippans with leaf-tip borders, swan finials, bases engraved MG below a coronet
Condition
lead solder repairs where branches spring from tops and also to the scrolls aboce, one scroll split
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.
Catalogue Note
This form of the Krautauer mark appears often on pieces dated 1818 and 1819 (Waltraud Neubwirth, Wiener Silver, 1781-1866, p. 207). At this date, the mark is that of Jakob Krautauer. The firm was founded by Ignaz Krautaeur, his father; Jakob was accepted into the Guild in 1795, and the firm's tax payment from 1796 indicate a large and flourishing business. The firm continued until at least 1836, though Jakob was showing pieces to considerable acclaim at an 1839 exhibition in Vienna.