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A Saxon engraved armorial goblet Dresden, circa 1720
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- 22.8cm., 9in.
the deep funnel bowl engraved with drapery and a marriage coat-of-arms accollé, flanked by cornucopiæ, above a band of honeycomb flutes, over a faceted knopped baluster stem flanked by collars and conical foot engraved with laub und bandelwerk
Provenance
Helmuth Meißner, Dresden (from whom seized by the East German Secret Service for export in 1982; withdrawn from export for the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin (East) at Schloss Köpenick)
Restituted from the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin to the heirs of Helmuth Meißner in 2007
Condition
Generally in good condition overall.
Please note that the arms are those of Friedrich August I, 'The Strong', Elector of Saxony, elected King of Poland (1670-1733) and those of his cousin (married 1693), Princess Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (1674-1727).
"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."