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Coupe de corporation en argent en forme de sauvage, Allemagne, vers 1880
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Coupe de corporation en argent en forme de sauvage, Allemagne, vers 1880
Les armes sur la médaille et sur l'écu sont celles d'Ulrich, duc de Brunswick.
- the hairy savage holding a large bludgeon, dressed with a floral garland, holding an esctucheon with the left hand, the detachable head dressed with oak foliage, a medal hanging on his chest, on a circular terrace
- Haut. 48 cm, 1.330 gr. ; 18 3/4 in high, 42oz 15 dwt
le sauvage velu vêtu d'une guirlande de fleurs, appuyé à une grande massue à laquelle sont accrochés des médaillons armoriés, tenant de la main gauche un écu armorié gravé DEO ET PATRIA 1631, le cou serti de pierres de couleur, une pièce de monnaie accrochée à son cou, la tête détachable coiffée de feuillages de chêne, reposant sur une base ronde appliquée de deux lézards, un escargot et une grenouille
Condition
In overall good condition, the base to be reajustered.
Spurious marks on esctucheon, head and terrace.
"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."