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An Austrian silver and enamel mounted rock crystal table clock, style of Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1890
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked at base of back, maker's mark not clear but different shape than Ratzersdorfer
- Silver, Enamel, Rock Crystal
- height 7 5/8 in.
- 9.4cm
Louis XV cartel form, the panels engraved with tight strapwork, Renaissance-style mounts, topped by a Bacchic infant
Condition
roughly re-enameled, clock dial possibly replaced
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
Ratzdersdofer showed a clock of this model at the Vienna exhibition of 1873, reproduced in an engraving illustrated Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Gold- und Silberschmiede und ihre Punzen, 1867-1922, p. 137. However, Ratzdersdorfer's putto has its hands down, which confirms with examples of the model attributed to him which have appeared at auction (Sotheby's, New York, 22 April 2010, lot 31); this could be a variant, or another firm's interpretation of a successful model.