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Aiguière en grès de Cologne montée en argent, Hollande, datée 1585, apparemment non poinçonnée
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
the salt-glazed bulbous body with mottled ferruginous wash, hinged silver cover embossed and chased against a matted ground with strapwork and fruit clusters enclosing engraved initials B BGGA conjoined B in a shield-shaped cartouche within the legend +NAER ARBEYT RVST SCHOT, and dated 1585, double raspberry thumbpiece, the handle mount applied with a lion mask, the foot-mount with engraved nailhead and stamped dog tooth border
- Haut. 18,7 cm
- 7 3/4 in high
le couvercle gravé des initiales B BGGA et B dans un écusson, accompagnées de la gravure +NAER ARBEYT RVST SCHOT, et datée 1585, l'appui-pouce formé de deux baies, l'anse appliquée d'une tête de lion
Provenance
Sotheby's Genève, 13 mai 1991, lot 59.
Sotheby's Amsterdam, 23 novembre 1998, lot 389.
Condition
The silver mounts overall good, the stoneware with small cracks and two larger ones,
"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."