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A GERMAN BRASS CHARITY BOX ON OAK STAND
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- inscribed Wolfsheim.
- brass
- height 35 in.
- 89 cm
formed as a pair of supplicating hands with inscribed scroll above, gallery behind, mounted on a square pedestal applied with a brass Star of David.
Condition
Raised on later rectangular base panel, ? date of star, a strengthening brass panel recently fitted behind gallery, paint flaking on post for hands.
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
The Hebrew inscription reads: "Made from the charitable donations of the Holy Society of the Sacred Community Wolfsheim [5]623 (1863)."