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An Austrian lapis lazuli-mounted Silver entree dish, Cover and Stand, designed by Kolomon Moser, circa 1904, WEINER WERKSTÄTTE, Vienna, 1908
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- marked on dish, cover and stand with Weiner Werkstätte monogram mark, Weiner Werkstätte trademark, mark of Kolomon Moser' mark of Josef Wagner and Austrian control mark
- silver, enamel
- diameter of stand 13 7/8 in.
- 35.2cm
the circular dish and stepped domed cover applied with borders of lozenges spaced by trellis and mounted with square lapis lazuli stones, the cover engraved with contemporary arms under a foliate mantle, conforming circular stand with wide border engraved with matching arms
Condition
some light scratches throughout, marks on cover partly rubbed, cover with some minor salt stains, 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.
Catalogue Note
A period photograph featuring an example of this entree dish, cover and stand is illustrated in Werner J. Schweiger, Wiener Werkstatte, design in Vienna, 1903-1932, p. 57. A matching bread tray in the Asenbaum Collection was exhibited at the Neue Gallery, New York (17 October 2003-15 February 2004) and at the Kunsthistorische Museum, Vienna (11 November 2004-13 March 2005) in conunction with the exhibition Viennese Silver • Modern Design 1780-1918, and is illustrated in associated exhibition catalotue, item 133, p. 239.