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A SILVER CENTREPIECE, PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1850
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
the shaped circular base applied with two coats-of-arms below a female equestrian figure and a huntsman with hound, central foliate stem rising to a dish holder, struck: '12 LÖTH' and stamped: '9336'
Condition
Construction rather light and condition acceptable, but one frond or plant is missing from the base between the horse and the greyhound. There is a split on one of the supports which appears to be a manufacturing fault rather than damage. Top of dish holder is a little crushed and split; dish missing.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Samuel Freicherr von Richthofen, who from 1913 was Graf von Richthofen-Seichau (1846-1917), a colonel in the Prussian Army and Knight of the Order of St. John. In 1871 he married Helene von Koschembahr (1850-1903). (Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Bond VII-1978, p. 306)