Lot 1437
  • 1437

Peter Müller-Munk

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Peter Müller-Munk
  • Clock Case
  • impressed PETER MÜLLER-MUNK/HANDWROUGHT/STERLING SILVER/925/1000 with producer's mark
  • sterling silver
  • height 6 7/8  in.; width 6 1/4  in.; depth 3 in.;17.5 cm; 15.9 cm; 7.6 cm

Exhibited

Silver to Steel: The Modern Designs of Peter Muller-Munk, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 2015-March 14, 2016

Literature

Rachel Delphia and Jewel Stern, Silver to Steel: The Modern Designs of Peter Muller-Munk, Pittsburgh, 2015, pp. 35 (for the decorative motif on a telephone pad cover) and 189 (for the present lot referenced)

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The surfaces with minor scratches, scuffs, and instances of rubbing, consistent with age and gentle handling. There is a slightly deeper scratch to the rear of the case measuring approximately 1 inch long, not visually distracting. The recessed areas of the design with some minor traces of tarnish, not visually distracting.
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.