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coffret en argent et vermeil par David Schwestermüller I, Augsbourg, 1669-73
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- coffret en argent et vermeil par David Schwestermüller I, Augsbourg, 1669-73
- octagonal, panels embossed with Daniel, Jonah, courtly figures in the country, hinged cover and swing handles, internal base plate embossed with scrolling foliage, on ball supports interrupted by fitted flowers, marked on cover, liner and base
- 33 cm, 1800 gr. ; 13in long, 59oz
octogonal, les panneaux repoussés de la représentation de Daniel et Jonas, ainsi que de scènes courtoises campagnardes, couvercle à charnière et anses amovibles, le fond intérieur repoussé de rinceaux feuillagés, reposant sur des pieds boules intercalés de fleurs encastrées, poinçon sur le couvercle, la doublure et le dessous
Condition
One or two sheetscrollwork parts to flowers may not be original, normal little blemishes, scratches and splits but general condition and colour excellent, good clear marks in three places
"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
David Schwestermüller I (1628-1678) est connu principalement pour la figure équestre de Gustave Adolphe, désormais au musée national de Suède, même si d'autres oeuvres sont tout aussi remarquables, tels un trône en argent conservé au Schloss Kopenick et une table en argent au palais des Esterhazy à Forchtenstein. Les collections impériales russes ne comprennent pas moins de 18 oeuvres encore en Russie de cet orfèvre, dont un unique modèle équestre du roi Charles I d'Angleterre. De nombreux éléments de ce coffre se répètent sur l'horloge des Green Vaults à Dresde, attribuée à son fils Friedrich Schwestermüller I, ce dernier utilisant par ailleurs de manière confuse le même poinçon.