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An Austrian silver basket, designed by Josef Hoffmann, executed by the Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, circa 1905
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked on side near handle and with 900 standard mark used 1872-1922
- silver, ivory
- length 9 3/4 in.
- 24.8 cm
with pierced geometric sides, matching angular handle mounted with ivory
Provenance
This piece was given to the current owner on her marriage in Germany in the early 1950's and returned with her to Brooklyn shortly thereafter.
Literature
An identical basket is illustrated in Hatje Cantz, Viennese Silver: Modern Design 1780-1918, 2003, p. 323.
Condition
one side with one silver slat dented slightly, ivory handle with two age cracks, otherwise good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This design was first made in September, 1905 for 200 crowns, and twenty-nine total were produced.
Please note this lot is restricted to U.S. only buyers due to endangered species materials.