- 1433
Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Hoffman
- Covered Box
- impressed with artist, maker and Wiener Werkstätte monograms, rose marks and silver hallmarks
- silver
- height 3 7/8 in.; width 2 1/4 in.; depth 1 1/2 in.;9.8 cm; 5.7 cm; 3.8 cm
- executed by Josef Hossfeld produced by the Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's London, June 17, 1988, lot 407
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's London, June 17, 1988, lot 407
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The silver with minor scuffs and surface scratches, not visually distracting, and a few small isolated instances of oxidation, the largest measuring approximately ¼ in. in diameter. The interior with some traces of silver polish and adhesive residue, which could be removed.
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.