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Johann Jakob Adam German silver inkstand
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 20.7cm, 8 1/8 in wide
embossed leaf-form, fitted with with a pomegranate inkwell and cover, an apple pounce pot and cover and a pear bell with clapper in leaf-shaped holders, naturalistic taperstick at the centre
Provenance
Magarete Oppenheim, Berlin (her forced sale: Julius Böhler, Munich, 18., 19. and 20. May 1936, lot 218)
This lot is sold pursuant to a settlement agreement between the current owner (Dr. Dr. István Heller) and the heirs of Margarete Oppenheim
This lot is sold pursuant to a settlement agreement between the current owner (Dr. Dr. István Heller) and the heirs of Margarete Oppenheim
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 151
Condition
Marked only on base, a few little dents, but generally good condititon.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."