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Hendrik Kramer Dutch silver sweetmeat basket
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 11.5cm, 5in long
pierced rim below applied border, swing handles, crested
Provenance
Pim Jacobs, The Netherlands
Literature
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2011, no. 133A
Condition
probable repair at join of feet and body, otherwise a few little dents and tiny losses, clear 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
Hendrik Kramer was born in 1700, the son of a hotelier, Bastian Kramer, and his wife, Maria Metting. He became a master in 1729 and married Pieternella Palm the same year. He had two sons, Johannes Pieter and Pieter. Both became silversmiths. Hendrik Kramer died in 1762.