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A German silver cup, cover and stand, Eberhard Sick, Stuttgart, circa 1810-20
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- base rim of cup with maker's mark, center of stand with city mark
- Silver
- overall height 14 5/8 in.
- 37.2cm
cup with four snakes wrapped around the stem and with applied acanthus and acorns to base of bowl, cover with fluting and a fully-modeled finial of a cherub holding wreaths, gilt interior, circular stand chased with a band of grapevine and bacchic masks flanked by hounds on a matted ground
Condition
some minor dings throughout, gilding rubbed to interior of cup, otherwise good
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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.