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A silver-gilt and micromosaic snuff box, probably Josef Wairinger, Vienna, 1852
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- A silver-gilt and micromosaic snuff box, probably Josef Wairinger, Vienna, 1852
- silver-gilt, micromosaic
- 8.2cm., 3 1/4 in. wide
rectangular with waisted sides, the lid applied with a Roman micromosaic panel of a hunting hound, keeping a lazy eye on two nearby birds, after Antonio Aguatti, within a chased flower border in relief, the sides and base engraved with a huntsman, his hounds and prey, maker's mark, town mark for 1852
Condition
overall 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. 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
Josef Wairinger entered his mark in 1852 and in 1854 registered a partnership company 'Wairinger & Löwenstein' with Seligman Lowenstein which was dissolved in 1857 because of the permanent absence of Löwenstein. He died in 1877.