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A Latvian silver soup tureen and cover, Peter Schlüter, Riga, circa 1768-80
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 43cm, 17in over handles
of oval bombé on openwork assymetric supports, with lemon fruit and leaf finial, marked on body and cover
Literature
Annelore Leistikow, Baltisches Silber, Lüneburg, 1996, illus 314
Condition
Condition is good apart from one slightly bent foot and two or three slight bruises in cover; marks generally good except town mark on lip of lid not very well stuck
"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
A drawing of a tureen with a lemon finial by Pierre Germain (1716-1783) is reproduced by Wolfgang Scheffler in Berliner Goldschmiede, Berlin 1968, illus 34.