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Johann Betz German parcel-gilt silver canister
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 18.3cm, 7 1/4 in high overall
square, on four bun supports, the sides applied with cast and pierced oval panels, detachable cap and screw-on cover with swing handle, gilt interior, marked on body and cover
Provenance
Galerie Almas, Munich
Literature
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 55A
Helmut Seling, Die Kunst der Augsburger Goldschmiede 1529-1868, Munich, 1980 vol. II, illus 544 and vol. III, Nr. 1618c
Helmut Seling, Die Kunst der Augsburger Goldschmiede 1529-1868, Munich, 1980 vol. II, illus 544 and vol. III, Nr. 1618c
Condition
In overall good condition and a nice piece, with some dents and scratches. marked on body and cover. Feet very slightly bent, some minor pitting on detachable stopper, otherwise lovely colour with wear only to highlights,
"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
Johann Betz was born into a family of goldsmiths in Strasbourg. His grandfather, Elias, and his father, Mathias Johann, became master goldsmiths of the city in 1570 and 1629 respectively. Betz became a master in Augsburg in 1659, and in 1660 he married the widow of another master, Hans Georg Michaels. He married again in 1676 and died in 1697.