- 1187
A SILVER, ENAMEL, AND HARDSTONE BACCHUS FIGURINE, PROBABLY GERMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
估價
3,000 - 5,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- apparently unmarked
- silver, enamel, hardstone, mother of pearl
- height 3 in.
- 7.6 cm
seated cross-legged on a realistically enameled barrel, his ruddy face almost squashed by a bunch of pearl grapes which stem from the vine that encircles his head, his body formed of mother-of-pearl and chalcedony, with ruby belt and row of rose diamond buttons
Condition
small chips throughout, body may have been a baroque pearl, one ruby missing from belt
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.