DESCRIPTION: (2Pc) Pair of antique German ruby glass ewers featuring fine etched cartouches depicting notable buildings in cities across Germany with their titles etched below, gilt decorations throughout, faceted sides, clover feet, and pulled mouths with an iridescent coating at the interior.

Provenance: Sotheby's sale 7285, The Collection of Alberto Pinto, New York, March 29, 1999, lot 84, hammer price $9,200. Copy of the invoice can be provided upon request.

According to Sotheby's, Alberto Pinto (1943–2012) was a photographer and interior designer based in Paris. He designed the interiors of apartments, corporations, hotels, yachts, and jets. He had a home collection of his own and collaborated with many manufacturers, such as Raynaud and Pierre Frey.

CIRCA: Mid 19th Century
ORIGIN: Germany
DIMENSIONS: H: 11.75" W: 4.75" L: 6.5"

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CONDITION: Wear consistent with age. Some wear off of the gilding. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.