One of the largest 19th century Viennese Prunkstücke known today, this splendorous cornucopia or hunting horn would have been a dazzling addition to any tablescape at the time. Bands of inlaid lapis lazuli alternate with brightly-enamelled scenes featuring a number of miniature cornucopiae or hunting horns as part of the decoration, making it a rather fun mise en abyme object (a formal technique in which an image contains a smaller image of itself). The reviving of old techniques, typical for Viennese work at that date, is further joined by a surprisingly modern approach to enamelling in the pale pastel shades of the rock on which the eagle perches. Specialist @microcosms_of_beauty joins us from Sotheby’s London to highlight the details of this cornucopia by Karl Rössler. Offered in the ‘STONE IV’ auction, open for bidding now until 17 January. Discover the full catalogue at the link in bio. #SothebysLondon #cornucopia #prunkstücke #vienna #19thcentury