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Chope allemande en ivoire à monture en vermeil, par Johann Eissler, Nuremberg, vers 1680
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- the ivory sleeve carved with a battle between Turks and Imperial warriors, including cavalry, repeated at the finial between single figures, the mounts embossed and chased with war trophies
- Haut. 31cm
- 12 1/4 in high
le corps en ivoire représentant une bataille entre les Turcs et les soldats impériaux, incluant fantassins et cavaliers, la prise formée de deux soldats, reposant sur un piédouche ovale en vermeil, la monture du couvercle décorée de trophés de guerre
Condition
Marked on body, cover, foot and handle
Finial slightly pushed into cover and possible repair to silver at this junction, some small losses to the ivory (swords daggers etc.) and ivory finial a bit loose in its crimped border. Generally ivory in good condition without obvious cracks. Gilding of mounts may have been refreshed but very nice colour. Fully marked on body, cover, foot and handle Generally a nice big piece
"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
Il existe de nombreuses cornes de rhinocéros sculptées et des objets en ivoire montés en vermeil dans d'importantes collections telles la collection de la Voûte Verte à Dresde et la collection Schatzkammer à Munich. Une chope en ivoire aux montures exécutées par Eissler similaire au présent modèle pour lequel l'ivoire a été sculpté par Georg Kern, figurait parmi la collection des Margrave de Baden et fut vendu chez Sotheby's lors de la vente Baden Baden, 21 octobre 1995, lot 482.