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A large silver-gilt circular clasp insert with hardstones and coloured glass, probably Hungary circa 1450
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- A large silver-gilt circular clasp insert with hardstones and coloured glass, probably Hungary circa 1450
- vermeil et pierre dures
- 13 cm diam., total weight 312,3 g ; 5in. diam., total weight 10oz
inset with turquoises, hard stones and coloured glass, pierres à paillon, the reverse engraved probably later Aan Prince Willem door Staaten Holland 1570
Provenance
Maastricht, 2001.
Condition
In overall very good condition. Charge and jurande very legible under the base. Discharge on the neck. Maker's mark on the cover rim. Jurande inside the cover with traces of other marks. Maker's mark on each foot. Very early piece. Later handle.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
One of the pieces possibly compared with this piece is the famous gold fibule the Empress Gisele wore during her wedding with Emperor Conrad II in Rome in 1027.
For another quite similar Hungarian silver-gilt piece by Paulus Kirtscher, circa 1596-1609, with enamels, turquoises and precious stones, see Bernard de Leye catalogue, nr 916. One could think this piece dates from years 1400-1430. Dutch researcher, Professor Karel Citroen, attributes the inscription to Alle de Haas, Sneek in Friesland, between 1877 and 1923.
On a bronze medal representing Queen Euphémia of Denmark's tomb (who died in 1330), for Soroe church, west of Copenhagen, the Queen wears a similar clasp on her bust.
For another quite similar Hungarian silver-gilt piece by Paulus Kirtscher, circa 1596-1609, with enamels, turquoises and precious stones, see Bernard de Leye catalogue, nr 916. One could think this piece dates from years 1400-1430. Dutch researcher, Professor Karel Citroen, attributes the inscription to Alle de Haas, Sneek in Friesland, between 1877 and 1923.
On a bronze medal representing Queen Euphémia of Denmark's tomb (who died in 1330), for Soroe church, west of Copenhagen, the Queen wears a similar clasp on her bust.