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An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel and rock crystal turtle-form box, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on rim
- SILVER, ENAMEL, ROCK CRYSTAL
- length 7 1/2 in.
- 19cm
realistically carved with hinged cover, the mounts enamelled with a crocodile hunt and with raised borders of running flowers
Condition
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
Another version of this model by Ratzdersdorfer, enamelled with birds and African hunters in a landscape, was part of the collection of Isadore and Shirley Familian, sold Christie's New York, 21 October 2003, lot 160.