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A Large Carved Smoky Quartz Cup and Cover With Enameled Gold Mounts, probably German, 19th century
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- unmarked
- rock crystal, gold
- height 13 3/4 in.
- 40cm
the slightly baluster body engraved with an English earl's crest and coronet in a baroque cartouche, also carved with facing helmeted warrior heads, the base of the body carved with overlapping shells, the foot with lobes, matching cover with large spread-eagle finial, body and cover with gold mounts decorated with blue, white and black champleve enamel strapwork, the gold foot rim enameled with blue, white and black scrolling tendrils
Provenance
Christie's, Geneva, 26 April 1977, lot 179.
His Excellency Mahdi Al-Tajir
His Excellency Mahdi Al-Tajir
Exhibited
Christie's, London, The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from Al-Tajir Collection, item 223, p. 264.
Condition
foot rim loose, a chip to foot concealed by mount, seam opeing on base mount, otherwise good condition
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.