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A jewelled silver-gilt and enamel two-headed ostrich cup and cover, Rudolf Linke, Vienna, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A jewelled silver-gilt and enamel two-headed ostrich cup and cover, Rudolf Linke, Vienna, circa 1900
- enamel, silver-gilt semi-precious stones
- 27cm., 10 5/8 in. high
on a circular base, the body painted with Jupiter's wrath and Elysian nuptials, detachable cover with silver-gilt wings and putto finial, the ostrich heads surmounted by jewelled crowns and with enamelled and jewelled silver-gilt chains, maker's mark and Austrian control mark
Condition
Overall Goood condition apart from minor losses to enamel. One head with tiny hole to metal, the other with one stone missing to its crown.
"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."