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Tobias Baur German parcel-gilt silver stirrup cup
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 13cm5 1/8 in long
oval, granulated decoration
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 55
Klaus Pechstein, ‘Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergänzung zu den Ausstellungen in Hanau’, Weltkunst, December 1992, pp. 3523-3525, fig. 382
Klaus Pechstein, ‘Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergänzung zu den Ausstellungen in Hanau’, Weltkunst, December 1992, pp. 3523-3525, fig. 382
Condition
In overall good condition. Scratches inside. Very legible marks with assay scratch on the outside border.
Very nice 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
The rounded sides of this cup, above all making it satisfying to hold while drinking, allows it fit close to the body for hunting.
Tobias Baur was born in Augsburg in 1660 as the son of a family of goldsmiths. He became Meistergerechtigkeit (Assay Master) in 1685. He married four times and died in 1735.
Tobias Baur was born in Augsburg in 1660 as the son of a family of goldsmiths. He became Meistergerechtigkeit (Assay Master) in 1685. He married four times and died in 1735.