- 438
Russia and Germany, 19th century and later
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Six Bear Desk Weights or Ornaments
- silver, bronze, gilt-bronze, lapis-lazuli, malachite, rock cystal, stone, gilt-metal
- base width from 9.2cm. to 2.3cm., 3½ by ¾in.
- The earliest example, late 19th century, and the latest, 20th century.
comprising:
a silvered metal bear on a glass base; another silvered metal bear on a glass base; a bronze bear on a gilt-bronze mound with a lapis-lazuli veneered base; a gilt-bronze mother and cub on a malachite base; a gilt-metal bear on a rock crystal base; a family of gilt-metal musical bears on a rough-hewn stone base
a silvered metal bear on a glass base; another silvered metal bear on a glass base; a bronze bear on a gilt-bronze mound with a lapis-lazuli veneered base; a gilt-bronze mother and cub on a malachite base; a gilt-metal bear on a rock crystal base; a family of gilt-metal musical bears on a rough-hewn stone base
Condition
Some of the hardstone bases with chips, overall the items in very good condition.
"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."