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An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel and lapis lazuli miniature tankard, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
marked throughout
- SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL, LAPIS LAZULI
- height 3 1/4 in.
- 8.2cm
the barrel carved from one piece of lapis lazuli, the cover pavé of lapis, mounts with varicolored champlevé enamel of scrolling foliage, caryatid scroll handle, infant faun finial; in fitted display case
Provenance
Sotheby's, Geneva, 16-17 November 1998, lot 229
Condition
tiny areas of enamel loss to base rim, 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.
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.