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Chope en ivoire montée en vermeil par Elias Adam, Augsbourg, vers 1710
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Chope en ivoire montée en vermeil par Elias Adam, Augsbourg, vers 1710
- Haut. 21,8 cm ; 8 1/2 in
la scène en ivoire représentant une bacchanale, Silène assis sur un tonneau et tenant une coupe dans la main gauche, un jeune faune à ses pieds, accompagné de deux femmes avec deux enfants, l'un jouant de la flûte de Pan, un faune et une femme allongée, una autre prenant un bain, sa servante à ses côtés, l'anse en double console ornée d'un buste de femme, l'appui-pouce bifide se terminant en deux têtes de léopards, le couvercle gravé d'un cartouche orné de rinceaux
the ivory chased with a Bacchanale scene
the ivory chased with a Bacchanale scene
Condition
The ivory with a crack from top to bottom around the faun and lying woman.
Marked on footrim, neck and cover. A screw missing to the handle
The ivory very nicely carved, the silver finely chased.
One of the most famous Augsburg silversmiths.
Very attractive piece.
"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
Une chope en ivoire couverte montée en vermeil et gravée, par le même orfèvre, Augsbourg, vers 1731-1733, figure à la Grünes Gewolbe à Dresde.
Helmut Seling (no. 1964; 1680 dd) records an ivory covered cup with engraved silver-gilt mounts by this master, circa 1731-1733 in the Green Vaults Dresden