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Lot 59
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Matthias (Matthäus) IV Lotter pair of German silver-gilt tumbler cups

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 5cm, 2in high
engraved with two oval cartouches with figures, landscapes, ruins and water in scrolling foliage on a reeded ground, scratchweights on underside in lots and quentchen,   W 5 1/8 L and W 5L 3Q, also initialled M

Provenance

M. Kiener, Zurich

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 64

Condition

generally in very good condition, one with some rippling to inside surface where deep engraving become visible.
"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

Matthias (Matthäus) Lotter IV was born in 1660 in Augsburg. He became a master in 1690, married the same year, and died in 1704.