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June 16, 2015

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LOT 222

Lot 222

Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century

Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century
Lot 222 Details
Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century

comprising a pen stand with two Arabian figures playing chess on a bench, with hookah and ink pot concealed within table all on Persian carpet and marble base, with figural rocker blotter and letter opener en suite, condition noted

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $3,444
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century
  • Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century
  • Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century
  • Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century
  • Three Piece Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Desk Set, early 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Restoration to marble base. Minor loss to tip of letter opener. Figure not secured to rocker blotter.

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.