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coupe en vermeil, poinçon de maître IE, probablement Hongrie, milieu du XVIIe siècle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- coupe en vermeil, poinçon de maître IE, probablement Hongrie, milieu du XVIIe siècle
- Haut. 20 cm, 369 g ; 8 in, 10oz 12dwt
la coupe polylobée repoussée au centre de Mercure endormant Argus au son de sa flûte, sur les lobes des scènes du même mythe, Io transformée en vache et Mercure tenant la tête d'Argus, ainsi que d'autres représentant Pan et Syrinx, Phaéton devant son père Apollon, Phaéton sur le char et la mort de Phaéton, le fût en forme de cheval dressé, poinçon de maître ou du marchand IGV entrelacés sur le bol, poinçons sur le pied IE et six roses une elipse dessous
hexafoil bowl centered by high relief embossing of Mercury playing Argus to sleep, sides with scenes of the same story, Io turned into a cow and Mercury holding the head of Argus; and others comprising Pan and Syrinx, Phaeton before his father Apollo, Phaeton mounting the chariot and the death of Phaeton, bowl maker or merchant's mark only IGV conjoined, base with two marks IE and a six pellets above an elipse
hexafoil bowl centered by high relief embossing of Mercury playing Argus to sleep, sides with scenes of the same story, Io turned into a cow and Mercury holding the head of Argus; and others comprising Pan and Syrinx, Phaeton before his father Apollo, Phaeton mounting the chariot and the death of Phaeton, bowl maker or merchant's mark only IGV conjoined, base with two marks IE and a six pellets above an elipse
Provenance
Cette coupe, présentée en paire, est illustrée dans le catalogue de Sotheby's New York, 19 avril 1991, lot 229
Condition
edge of foot with small splits, slightly bent upwards, head and neck of horse with signs of possible repairs but probably casting faults, lead solder at join of capstem with head of horse, minor split at rim of bowl and a few little dents, generally in good condition, a very interesting piece with lively decoration.
"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
Le poinçon sur la coupe se trouve également sur une chope en argent et vermeil cataloguée comme hongroise, seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle, voir Sotheby's Genève, 12 novembre 1990, lot 146.