Lot 45
  • 45

coupe couverte en cristal de roche à montures de vermeil et émail, fin du XIXe siècle

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • coupe couverte en cristal de roche à montures de vermeil et émail, fin du XIXe siècle
  • silver-gilt, enamel rock crystal
  • Haut. 20 cm ; 8 in
probablement atelier de Hermann Ratzersdorfer, le corps, le couvercle et le pied en cristal de roche, les montures d'émail peintes de chaque côté de frises de bacchanales, poinçon de contrôle Autriche, 1806-1922

cut rock crystal in body, cover and foot, enamel mounts painted on both sides with bacchic friezes, the stem cast as a satyr holding two fish, 1806-1922 Austrian control mark


Condition

rock crystal with minor scratches but no apparent breaks. General condition very good.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

The design of the stem is based on a drawing by Cornelis Floris. For a Viennese carved crystal cup on the identical stem, maker's mark of Hermann Ratzersdorfer, see Heritage, Dallas, 21-23 May 2008, lot 92090.