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Christian Lütkens German silver chess piece
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 4.8cm, 1 7/8in high
the knight, in the form of an equestrian ancient Roman soldier, also with post 1806 -24 Prague control mark
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 92
Condition
In overall good condition. Legible marks under the terrace, with assay scrape and later conrol mark. Another later control mark on horse leg. Nice quality.
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"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
A chess set with similar equestrian knights, Nicolas Ostertag, Augsburg, 1695-1700 is in the collection of the Landgraf of Hessen-Kassel. It was taken by Napoleon's brother Jerome, King of westphalia in 1808 and returned in 1813 with four of the while silver pieces including one of the knights missing. see: Rudolf-Alexander Schütte, Die Silberkammer der Landgrafen von Hessen-Kassel, Kassel 2003, p 324
Christian Lütkens was born in Luneburg around 1670. He married Juliane Neugartner in 1697. He was apprenticed to Isaac Riedel in 1701, but became a master goldsmith only in 1709. He died on 27 April 1758.
Christian Lütkens was born in Luneburg around 1670. He married Juliane Neugartner in 1697. He was apprenticed to Isaac Riedel in 1701, but became a master goldsmith only in 1709. He died on 27 April 1758.