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The 1916 National Olympic trophy, executed by Carel J.A. Begeer, Voorschoten, 1916
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 315gr., height 15.3cm.
the body divided into four sections, one section applied with a stylized palm leaf, the opposite section with inscription worstelen vedergewicht, below the rim a large inscription 1916*NATIONALE*OLYMPISCHE*SPELEN, fully marked below
Literature
A similar cup made by Begeer for the Dutch National Olympics is illustrated in Mensen en Zilver; Bijna twee eeuwen werken voor van Kempen en Begeer, tentoonstelling in zilverwerk, sieraden, penningen, tekeningen, portretten en curiosa in Museum Boymans-Van Beuningen te Rotterdam en De Zonnehof te Amersfoort 1975-1976, Bilthoven 1975, p.96.
Officieel Programma van de Nationale Olympische Spelen, uitgeschreven door het Nederlandsch Olympisch Comité, Amsterdam, 1916
Condition
Marks clear, scratches consistent with normal use.
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"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
Due to the outburst of the First World War, the Olympic Games could not be held in Berlin, as planned. The Dutch Olympic Committee decided to hold a one time National Olympic. Without government support it turned out to be a difficult task. Even though their funds were scarce the Committee managed to assign Carel J. Begeer to manufacture the cups the winners would receive. The beaker offered here was one of the cups Begeer made especially for the winners of a certain discipline. This particular one was donated by P. May, Amsterdam and won by the wrestler Onne Visser.