- 92
six oiseaux en argent, Europe, XXème siècle
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- six oiseaux en argent, Europe, XXème siècle
- Canard 19 cm, 731 g ; 7 1/2 in high, 23oz 10dwt
chacun orné de plumes en feuilles d'argent, comprenant: un caneton par Buccellati, Milan, un autre par Meister, Zurich, une bécassine, probablement Florence, un canard, un poussin et un passereau, non poinçonnés
each realistically modelled with applied sheet silver feathers, comprising: an duckling, Buccellati, Milan; another identical, E. Meister, Zurich ; a snipe, probably Florence; a duck, a chick and a wren, unmarked
each realistically modelled with applied sheet silver feathers, comprising: an duckling, Buccellati, Milan; another identical, E. Meister, Zurich ; a snipe, probably Florence; a duck, a chick and a wren, unmarked
Condition
overall some sheet silver feathers lacking or bent, 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. 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."