The Manny Davidson Collection: A Life in Treasures and Benevolence - Day Sale

A pair of German parcel-gilt silver candlesticks, Johann Conrad Treffler, Augsburg, circa 1685

No reserve

No Reserves

Auction Closed

November 6, 07:36 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

the square bases engraved with swags of fruits and flowers, the stem as a fluted column, fully marked,

16cm, 6¼in.

630gr., 20¼oz

Galerie Kugel, Paris

Works by this goldsmith are often associated with fine engraving. A pair of beakers were sold from a private collection noted for its choice of engraved pieces, Sotheby's, Paris, 15April 2010, lot 213. See also a beaker, part of a series for the months, engraved with scenes for February, Christie's, Geneva, 14 November 1994, lot 55. A pair of similar engraved candlesticks by this maker were sold, Christie's, London, 27 March 1974, lot 74.

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