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Two silver-gilt, enamel and hardstone objects of vertu, Austro-Hungarian, early 20th century
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Two silver-gilt, enamel and hardstone objects of vertu, Austro-Hungarian, early 20th century
- silver, enamel, rock crystal, hardstones
the first, a silver-gilt mounted rock crystal tazza, the bowl of shell form, the stem in the form of a monkey climbing a tree, hanging hardstone fruits, the base and bowl rim chased with scrolls, traces of enamel, set with opal, turquoise and garnets, apparently unmarked, 11cm., 4 1/8 in; and a silver-gilt figure of Harlequin, in an alert pose, on a square plinth set with lapis lazuli panels, marble base, 13.5cm., 5 1/4 in.
Condition
1. would benefit from professional cleaning and care - bowl wobbly
2. some chips to marble base
"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."