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An Art Nouveau silver and enamel photograph frame, Liberty & Co. Ltd., Birmingham, 1906, designed by Archibald Knox
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Bidding Closed
Description
- Silver, enamel, leather and glass
- 19cm., 7 1/2 in. high
the border with green and blue enamel among ivy foliage and berries, leather-covered back with easel support, complete with glass
Condition
The silver frame and enamel and marks are in very good condition apart from three of very small areas of enamel loss; the leather-covered back and easel support are in tired condition and would benefit from restoration.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For an identical frame from the same year see Stephen A. Martin, Archibald Knox, Art Media Press, London, 2001, p. 231. Another frame of this pattern from 1910 sold at Sotheby's, London on 10 July 2013, lot 135 for £20,000 excluding buyer's premium.