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Gabriel I Bessmann two matching German parcel-gilt silver miniature cups and covers
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gilt
- largest 4.8cm, 1 7/8 in high
lobed, on three supports, and a plain cylindrical miniature beaker, maker's mark G B, possibly Augsburg, 1707-1711, two turned wood cases and covers
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no 72
Klaus Pechstein, "Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergäanzung zu den Ausstellungen in Lüneburg und Pforzheim", Weltkunst, July 1993, pp. 1657-1659, fig. 405
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 72A
Klaus Pechstein, "Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergäanzung zu den Ausstellungen in Lüneburg und Pforzheim", Weltkunst, July 1993, pp. 1657-1659, fig. 405
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 72A
Condition
Tiny dent and very light wear on highlights of gilding but generally good condition. wood cases also in good condition.
"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
Provenance 72: G. Laue, Munich
Gabriel Bessmann I, the son of a goldsmith, was born in Augsburg in 1659. In 1685 he became a master goldsmith and married in the same year. He married a second wife, Maria Rosina, daughter of Hans Georg Gaap. Bessman died in 1735.
Gabriel Bessmann I, the son of a goldsmith, was born in Augsburg in 1659. In 1685 he became a master goldsmith and married in the same year. He married a second wife, Maria Rosina, daughter of Hans Georg Gaap. Bessman died in 1735.