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Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Josef Hoffman
- Aufsatz mit Henkeln bowl, circa 1925
- Porte les cachets de la Wiener Werkstätte, JH, Made in Austria et l'inscription 25. 1902. 7.IX. 1927
- hammered silvered brass
- 18,5 cm x 29,5 x 18,5 cm ; 7 1/4 x 11 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.
silvered hammered brass
Literature
Die Wiener Werkstätte, Modernes Kunsthandwerk von 1903-1932, exhibition catalogue, Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst, Vienne, May 22 - August 10, 1967, pl. 18, n.124
Werner J. Schweiger, Wiener Werkstätte, Design in Vienna 1903-1932, New York, 1984, p. 70
Peter Noever and Oswald Oberhuber, Josef Hoffmann, Ornament zwischen Hoffnung und Verbrechen, Vienna, 1987, pp. 137 and 145
Josef Hoffmann designs, exhibition catalogue, Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, Vienne, p. 110, pl. 157 for a sketch and p. 172, pl. 268
Der Preis der Schönheit, 100 Jahere Wiener Werkstätte, exhibition catalogue, MAK, Vienne, December 10, 2003 - March 7, 2004, p. 346
Walter Zednicek, Josef Hoffmann und die Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 2006, p. 43
Gabriel Fahr-Becker, Wiener Werkstätte, Cologne, 2008, p. 165
Werner J. Schweiger, Wiener Werkstätte, Design in Vienna 1903-1932, New York, 1984, p. 70
Peter Noever and Oswald Oberhuber, Josef Hoffmann, Ornament zwischen Hoffnung und Verbrechen, Vienna, 1987, pp. 137 and 145
Josef Hoffmann designs, exhibition catalogue, Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, Vienne, p. 110, pl. 157 for a sketch and p. 172, pl. 268
Der Preis der Schönheit, 100 Jahere Wiener Werkstätte, exhibition catalogue, MAK, Vienne, December 10, 2003 - March 7, 2004, p. 346
Walter Zednicek, Josef Hoffmann und die Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 2006, p. 43
Gabriel Fahr-Becker, Wiener Werkstätte, Cologne, 2008, p. 165
Condition
Good overall condition.
Shallow surface scratches and light traces of oxidation, consistent with age and use.
Remnants of silver polish in the recessed areas.
Light surface soiling overall.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Model listed Aufsatz mit Henkeln, M sh 17 in the photographic archives of the MAK. This model has been produced between 1925 and 1931.