- 27A
A German silver tureen and cover on tray, Bernhard Heinrich Weyhe, Augsburg, 1769-1771
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- 3850gr., height 28.8cm.
oval with domed cover, embossed with roses and various other flowers, rising to a pastoral scene with a lady, a tree, a squirrel and a falcon, the tureen with pierced asymmetrical grips on similar supports, the oval fluted stand applied at the rim with rococo ornaments and flowers, silver-gilt interior, fully marked on tureen, cover and tray (3)
Condition
Overall in very good condition, clearly marked on all three pieces, the plate and inside of the tureen with small scratches of use, no restoration visible. Nice patination.
"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
For similar tureens by Bernhard Heinrich Weyhe, please see Exhibition catalogue of the Bayerisches National Museum; Silber und Gold II, Augsburger Goldschmiedekunst für die Höfe Europas, München, 1994, pp.559-62.