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Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Hoffman
- Pair of Vases
- impressed WIENER/WERKSTÄTTE, with the artist's monogram and MADE/IN/AUSTRIA
- hand-wrought silvered alpaka
Provenance
Historical Design, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Gabriele Fahr-Becker, Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Cologne, 1994, p. 164
Condition
Very good overall condition. The surfaces present with some scattered minor scratches, consistent with age and gentle use. The recessed areas with some remnants of cleaning product. One of the recessed lines on the belly of one vase with some traces of a sensitively undertaken restoration line, only visible upon close inspection. Two sculptural wonderful example of the model, emblematic of the Wiener Werkstätte's aesthetic.
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.