Lot 4
- 4
Josef Hoffmann
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Hoffman
- "Blumenkörbchen," Model No. M 0508
- impressed with maker, artist and Wiener Werkstätte monograms, rose mark and silver hallmark
- silver with original glass liner
executed by Johann Fessner
Literature
Gunter Breckner, Josef Hoffmann: Sanatorium Purkersdorf, Vienna, p. 79
Josef Hoffmann, 1870-1956: Ornament zwischen Hoffnung un Verbrechen, Vienna, 1987, p. 140
Josef Hoffmann, 1870-1956: Ornament zwischen Hoffnung un Verbrechen, Vienna, 1987, p. 140
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The silver presents with a few light surface scratches, a few scattered and minute dents and a few minor areas of discoloration consistent with age and gentle use. The tarnishing visible in the catalogue illustration could be polished. The vase retains its original glass liner, as visible on the catalogue illustration. The glass surfaces present with a few surface scratches and surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. One of the upper corners of the liner with a small chip, not visually distracting. The bottom of the liner with a minor to minute chip, visible from the interior of the vase. An iconic design by Josef Hoffmann from the collection of Jacqueline Fowler.
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
An example of the model in white enamel is in the collection of the Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Vienna, inventory no. EI 961, and the model is referenced in the Museum's Archives of the Wiener Werkstätte, inventory. no. WWF 132-48-1 (for the photograph).