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AN AUSTRIAN SILVER-GILT, GEM-SET, AND PAINTED AND BASSE-TAILLE ENAMEL COVERED CUP, circa 1890
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked with "A" control mark only
- Silver-gilt, Enamel
- height 12 3/4 in.
- 32.5cm
the body painted with emblematic figures including Justice and Faith against a red basse-taille ground, the cover and foot with trophies and putti, chased borders set with pearls
Condition
foot restored on one side, one pearl missing from finial, otherwise good condition, body and cover enamel well painted and in 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.