25th Nov, 2016 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 501
 

501

A 20th Century Silver Gilt Singing Bird Box, attributed to Karl Griesbaum, stamped 935, rounded...

A 20th Century Silver Gilt Singing Bird Box, attributed to Karl Griesbaum, stamped 935, rounded rectangular, enamelled to the sides with landscaped with champleve enamel borders, the top enamelled with a shepherdess, a farmer and a young girl within a mountainous landscape, the hinged cover opening to reveal a turning, flapping and tweeting bird, 10cm wide See illustration

Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £5,000


 

Enamel is in good condition. Birds is very vigorous.

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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 25th Nov, 2016

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