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An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, and rock crystal drinking horn, probably Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1880
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on log with Austrian standard mark; bird's head end mount a later replacement
- Silver-gilt, Enamel, Rock crystal
- height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
supported on the back of a spread-winged pelican, the horn with engraved rock crystal separated by bands of fruit clusters on black ground
Condition
as noted re: bird's head end mount, with glue around join, probably lacking one rock crystal band at end, pelican missing green enamel "stone" from center of breast, otherwise 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.
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
The shape of this piece - except the tip - corresponds to a drinking horn shown by Ratzersdorfer at the Vienna Exhibition of 1873, reproduced in an engraving in Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Gold- und Silverschmiede und ihre Punzen, 1867-1922, vol. II, p. 139.