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probably Jakab Martinovics Hungarian silver coffin shield
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 19cm, 7 ½ in high
Oval, armorial-embossed, initialled IK and dated 1762
Literature
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2011, no. 158A
Condition
Old piercings at rim for hanging and a couple of splits, but generally in good condition with good marks.
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"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
See P. Brestyansky Ilona, A Pest-Budai Ötvösség, Budapest, 1977, p. 207 for a record of a Buda town mark of circa 1765, where the standard 13 is unincorporated as it is on this coffin shield.
The arms are possibly those of Kollonitz of Austria.
Jakab Martinovics trained with Antal Marionovics in Ofen from 20 June 1726 until 5 February 1731. The literature records that he became a master in 1741 and obtained citizenship of Ofen in the same year. According to another source, he may have been a journeyman as early as 1732. He trained three apprentices during his career.
The arms are possibly those of Kollonitz of Austria.
Jakab Martinovics trained with Antal Marionovics in Ofen from 20 June 1726 until 5 February 1731. The literature records that he became a master in 1741 and obtained citizenship of Ofen in the same year. According to another source, he may have been a journeyman as early as 1732. He trained three apprentices during his career.