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CIRCA 1925, MARK OF JOSEF HOFFMANN, STAMPED WIENER WERKSTATTE, MADE IN AUSTRIA
Details
A JOSEF HOFFMANN (1870-1956) BRASS BOX WITH HINGED COVER MADE BY THE WIENER WERKSTATTE
CIRCA 1925, MARK OF JOSEF HOFFMANN, STAMPED WIENER WERKSTATTE, MADE IN AUSTRIA
Brass, ribbed sides with ebonised wood interior
2 3/8 in. (6. cm.) high; 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) wide; 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1925, MARK OF JOSEF HOFFMANN, STAMPED WIENER WERKSTATTE, MADE IN AUSTRIA
Brass, ribbed sides with ebonised wood interior
2 3/8 in. (6. cm.) high; 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) wide; 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) deep
Literature
Werner J. Schweiger, Wiener Werkstatte Design in Vienna 1903-1932, London 1985, p. 71 (similar illustrated)
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.