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A GERMAN SILVER AND HARDSTONE MOTORBOAT TROPHY, M.H. WILKENS & SÖHNE, BREMEN-HEMELINGEN, DATED 1912 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base rim and with Austrian control mark
- height 21 in.
- 53.4 cm
engraved "Internationale Motorbootwettfahrien Arbazia 1912" and "Ehrenpreis des Kuk Yachtgeschwaders", with onyx finial
Condition
a few minor creases, otherwise in very 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 piece was probably designed by the architect Albin Müller, whose Jugendstil silver designs were produced by Wilkens & Söhne and WMF.