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Deux cachets aux armes des rois de Bavière peut-être pour le roi Louis II, Allemagne, vers 1870
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- the first, gold applied with two enamelled escutcheons with Royal crown, with coral ball finial on which a lion is lying , the second, gilt bronze shaped as an eagle, an ivory sphere between his wings, the steel escutcheon engraved with the same arms
- Haut. 10,6 et 10,4 cm
- approx. 4in high
le premier en or appliqué de deux écus émaillés timbrés d'une couronne royale, sommé d'une sphère en corail sur laquelle est couché un lion, le second en bronze doré en forme d'aigle tenant une sphère en ivoire entre ses ailes, l'écu en acier gravé aux mêmes armes
Condition
Both in good condition - both coral and ivory sphere re-stuck.
the gold one with later ungraved lapis base.
"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
Louis II de Bavière (1845-1886), cousin de l'impératrice d'Autriche Elizabeth (Sissi), roi de 1864 à 1886, monarque romantique et dépressif à la fois, fut un grand admirateur de Richard Wagner. Il laissa gouverner ses ministres et s'isola dans ses résidences fantastiques (Neuschwanstein et Hohenschwangau) ou inspirées de Versailles (Herrenchiemsee). Il se noya dans des conditions restées mystérieuses dans le lac de Berg.