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Importante coupe couverte en argent et vermeil par David Stechmesser, Nuremberg, vers 1620
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
the waisted lobed body, cover and foot chased and embossed with lobate faces and fleshy ornament
- 1231 gr, haut. 57,5 cm
- 39oz 11dwt, 22 1/2 in height
le corps polylobé, le couvercle et le pied ciselés et repoussés de masques grotesques joufflus
Literature
Karin Tebbe et. al, Nürnberger Goldschmiedekunst 1541-1868, Nuremberg, 2007.
Condition
cover with repair to dome below finial and with patch and tiny hole, gilding loss to section of body rim and tiny repair possibly an erasure, foot with two tiny holes and split and slightly misshapen domed section, generally in good condition some parts very good, and overall a nice colour and interesting piece. marked on body and foot
"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
Le poinçon de maître sur cette coupe, non identifié par Marc Rosenberg (no. 4213) fut identifié comme celui de David Stechmesser (1571-1619) par Karin Tebbe et. al, p. 400-401.