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A pair of Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, pearl and shell musician figures, Karl Rössler, Vienna, circa 1900
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base plates
- Silver-gilt, Enamel, Pearl
- height 7 1/2 in.
- 19cm
the fiddler and piper with pearl and shell bellies, backs and sleeves, varicolored enamel costumes, bases with masks centering brightly colored strapwork
Condition
some abraisions and losses to high spots, piper with enamel loss to forehead, otherwise generally 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
Karl Rössler opened his shop for: Kunstgewebliche Gegenstande in Gold und Silber. - Email- und Antique-imitation at V, Diehlgasse 50 in 1890 and is recorded as working at various addresses until 1908