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A pair of German silver-mounted glass claret jugs, maker's mark AAL, retailed by Eugen Marcus, Frankfurt, circa 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- maker's mark on rim of stopper and foot of figure, retailer's mark on mount below cartouche, stoppers numbered III and IIII
- Silver, glass
- height 16 in.
- 40.7cm
baluster form with slender neck, scrolling grapevine mounts, fronts with a rococo cartouche, grapevine handles mounted with a Bacchic female figure, stoppers with a fully-modelled putto blowing a horn
Condition
one jug with two small chips to base, otherwise good
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.