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Four German silver and silver-gilt egg cups
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gilt
- largest 6cm, 2 3/8 in high
from left to right: the first, Cornelius Poppe, 1724-1728, 5cm 2in high; the second, foot and bowl rim engraved and shaped as scrolls and flowers, Johann Jakob Adam, 1759-1761, 4.5cm, 1 7/8 in high ; the third, engraved with overlapping leaves, probably Johann Jebez, 1685-1687, 6cm, 2 3/8 in high; the last, engraved with shells and scrolls, Johann Christoph Stenglin, 1743-1745, 4.3cm, 1 3/4 in high
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 57 & no. 154
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 94A & no. 129A
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 94A & no. 129A
Condition
overall good condition, colour and marks.
"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
Cornelius Poppe was born in 1650 in Hamburg. He became a master goldsmith in 1685 and married Anna Maria Prigel, the widow of goldsmith Andreas Wickert II, a year later. He was elected Beschaumeister from 1705 to 1709 and head of the guild from 1717 to 1719. He was also a member of the city’s High Council. He died in 1723, but his widow continued to operate his workshop until 1733.
Johann Christophe Stenglin, son of the silversmith Esaias Stenglin, was born in Augsburg about 1707. He became a master goldsmith in 1737, and a year later married Susanna Catharina (née Lindemann), widow of Christian Drentwett I. He died in 1775.
Johann Christophe Stenglin, son of the silversmith Esaias Stenglin, was born in Augsburg about 1707. He became a master goldsmith in 1737, and a year later married Susanna Catharina (née Lindemann), widow of Christian Drentwett I. He died in 1775.