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Gobelet hollandais en argent, Leeuwarden, Samuel Wibes, circa 1640
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- engraved with a hunting scene and three birds, the upper part with strapwork, foliage and three Virtues within medallions supported by griffins, inscribed WK GB
- Haut. 16.4cm
- 6 1/2 in high
le corps gravé d'une scène de chasse et de trois oiseaux, la partie supérieure gravée de rinceaux, feuillages et de trois Vertus en médaillons soutenus par des griffons, gravés WK GB
Literature
Elias Voet Jr., Merken van de Friesche Goud- en Zilversmeden, The Hague 1974, p.173.
Wolfgang Scheffler, Goldchmiede Niedersachsens I, Berlin 1965, pp. 311, 317
Condition
Maker's mark only, clearly struck, overall good engraving, small scratches of use.
"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
Cette timbale est un objet typique du Nord de la Hollande. Son auteur Samuel Wibes (ayant utilisé le prénom de son père comme nom de famille) était originaire de la ville allemande de Emden, où ils s'étaient établis comme orfèvres. Après son apprentissage en 1618, auprès de son père (Wybbe Syckenn, qui a insculpé son poinçon en 1599), Samuel Wibes s'installe à Leeuwarden où il devient orfèvre en 1639. D'autres membres de sa famille sont tout aussi réputés tel son frère Sycke Wybbens qui s'installe à Emden après avoir fait son apprentissage auprès de Lambert van Ham.