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An enamelled two-headed ostrich cup and cover with silver-gilt mounts, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, late 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An enamelled two-headed ostrich cup and cover with silver-gilt mounts, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, late 19th century
- silver gilt, enamel
- 35cm., 13 1/2 in. high
the cover, bowl and circular domed base painted with mythological subjects reserved on a duck egg blue ground, the two snarling bird heads, its legs and the the seated mahout picked out in bright polychrome enamels, maker's and Vienna control marks
Condition
Restoration in places to enamel throughout; small chip to domed base; heads have been reglued leaving traces as have legs; mout to bowl slightly bent. Still an impressive piece.
"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."