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Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Hoffman
- Flower Basket, Model No. S 10
- impressed with workshop's cypher and artist's cypher
- silver-plated metal and glass
Literature
Peter Noever, Josef Hoffmann Designs, exh. cat., Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Vienna, 1992, p. 182
Christian Brandstätter, Design der Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Vienna, 2003, pp. 285-286
Christian Brandstätter, Design der Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Vienna, 2003, pp. 285-286
Condition
Overall in very good condition. With some very fine surface scratches to the silvered surfaces scattered throughout consistent with age and gentle use. The interior of the basket's frame, the underside of the handle and the underbase with scattered discolorations and minor tarnishing consistent with age and gentle use. The clear glass insert with some light surface scratches and surface dirt. The base of the glass insert with some localized discoloration spots consistent with contact with the silver basket frame. The gitterwerk design of the basket presents with a beautiful rhythmic form. A very nice small scale design by the artist, which was featured in one of the first advertisements issued by the Wiener Werkstätte in the early 1900s.
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.