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A MONUMENTAL GERMAN SILVER-GILT NEF, the sail chased with the British Royal arms, Neresheimer, Hanau, retailed by Berthold Müller, circa 1910
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- the German marks on the edge of the rear sail, the body with import marks for Müller, London, 1911
- silver
- height 37 in.; length 39 in.
- 94 cm; 99 cm
modeled as a three-masted ship, fully rigged with flying pennants, the two-level deck with over forty-one figures of sailors including a card party around a table, the hull chased with scrolling acanthus foliage and mounted with figures of tritons at the bow, dophin-form rudder.
Condition
a few rigging ropes probably mis-set, otherwise good, one of the largest and most elaborate ships known
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.