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Hans (Johann) Georg Bauch German silver beaker
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 9cm, 3 1/2in high
with traces of gilding, the tapering cylindrical body chased in imitation of a tree trunk, footrim possibly later
Literature
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 26A
Condition
As written in the catalogue, the base possibly later. Otherwise in good condition. Legible marks under the base. Unusual pattern.
"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
Another tree trunk beaker with similar footrim was illustrated in Kunst und Kunsthandwerk, Monatsschrift des K.K. Österr. Museums Für Kunst und Indsutrie...Avon Scala, IX Jahrg. 1906 p. 238.
Hans (Johann) Georg Bauch, a son of the goldsmith Johann Bauch, was born in Friedberg in the Wetterau (Oberhessen). He became a master goldsmith in Frankfurt in January 1641. He married twice: first to Margarethe von Aachten in 1641, and then to Susanna Nees in 1645. He was elected Beschaumeister in 1648, 1655, 1663 and 1672. Bauch died in 1676.
Hans (Johann) Georg Bauch, a son of the goldsmith Johann Bauch, was born in Friedberg in the Wetterau (Oberhessen). He became a master goldsmith in Frankfurt in January 1641. He married twice: first to Margarethe von Aachten in 1641, and then to Susanna Nees in 1645. He was elected Beschaumeister in 1648, 1655, 1663 and 1672. Bauch died in 1676.