Lot 345
- 345
An unusual silver-gilt and painted enamel cup and cover, Austro-Hungarian, early 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An unusual silver-gilt and painted enamel cup and cover, Austro-Hungarian, early 20th century
- silver gilt, enamel
- 32cm., 12 5/8 in. high
oval lobed form, painted with Flemish peasant subjects within arabesques on lavender and cream grounds, the inside of both cup and cover with charmingly-painted farm animals, the flared circular base crowned with applied green leaves, the finial as a peasant holding pipe and beer tankard, the silver-gilt mounts applied with pierced and enamelled scrollwork, apparently unmarked
Condition
overall good condition apart from restorations to painted enamel base of finial - also with some chips and to leaves around stem which makes the cup a bit wobbly. Good impression and decorative .
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."