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An early and important Meissen 'Pokal' circa 1720-1722
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- inscribed in red with the Dresden inventory number P.E. 2992/a
- height 33.7cm.
after a model by Johann Jakob Irminger; the squat baluster-shape body applied with two scrolling handles, decorated with a border with suspending tassels over a gadrooned border to the bottom, between zig-zag to the upper rim and a gadrooned border around the waisted foot, all picked out in enamel colours and heightened in gold; with a later cover
Provenance
Dresden porcelain collection, Inv. no. P.E. 2992a
Condition
Small chip (ca. 0.5 by 0.2.cm.) on one handle. Lacks of gilding. Minor imperfections to the glaze due to manufacturing process. Otherwise in good general condition. The cover is associated.
"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
See for a similar example in the Dresden collections 'Königliches Dresden. Höfische Kunst im 18. Jahrhundert', exhib.cat. Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kultustiftung München, 17th November to 3rd March 1991, cat.no.225.