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Paire de figurines grotesques en argent, émail et nacre, apparemment non poinçonnées, Vienne, vers 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Paire de figurines grotesques en argent, émail et nacre, apparemment non poinçonnées, Vienne, vers 1880
- one a musician, the other a bragadaccio swordsman, each on ebonised wood stand applied with amusing painted panels
- Haut. 17cm,16 cm ;
représentant l'une un musicien, l'autre un spadassin fanfaron, chacune reposant sur une base en bois noirci appliquée de panneaux émaillés de grotesques
Condition
Both figures have restoration to the enamel; the musician's bow is bent and the swordsman is loose on his stand. The musician has 2 plaques on base and silver filigree on other 2 sides; other has 4 plaques.
"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."