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A pair of painted enamel cups with enamelled silver-gilt mounts and covers, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, late 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- A pair of painted enamel cups with enamelled silver-gilt mounts and covers, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, late 19th century
- enamel, silver
- 43.5cm., 17in. high
each of baluster form, painted with the Gods at play within oval reserves on a light lavender ground embelished with animated strapwork, the silver-gilt mounts cast, pierced and enamelled with strapwork, each circular cover enamelled with basse-taille fruit below a standing figure of Artemis, each with maker's and Vienna control marks
Condition
Losses to enamel on figures and minor losses to borders. Very small patches of restoration to painted enamel.
"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."