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Abraham I Riederer German silver-gilt lady's tankard
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 11.3cm, 4 1/2 in high
embossed and flat-chased with grotesque masks, fruit and strapwork on matting, underside armorial engraved and inscribed MIGAEL DER .....KANDL
Provenance
Ole Olsens, Copenhagen, until at least 1924
Galerie Neuse, Bremen, 1990
Galerie Neuse, Bremen, 1990
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 2
Helmut Seling, Die Augsburger Gold-und Silberschmiede 1529-1868, Munich, 2007, most probably no. 9003 (a)
Dr. Istvan Heller and Prof.Dr. Ulrich Schneider, article to accompany TEFAF Maastricht 2003, pp. 16-21, Masterpieces of European Goldsmiths’ works 1560-1860, Couven Museum, Aachen, 2003, no. 2
Galerie Neuse Silber, Bremen, 1998, no. 8
Hermann Schmitz, Generaldirektør Ole Olsens Kunssamlinger, Munich 1924, no. 163, illus. pl 29
Helmut Seling, Die Augsburger Gold-und Silberschmiede 1529-1868, Munich, 2007, most probably no. 9003 (a)
Dr. Istvan Heller and Prof.Dr. Ulrich Schneider, article to accompany TEFAF Maastricht 2003, pp. 16-21, Masterpieces of European Goldsmiths’ works 1560-1860, Couven Museum, Aachen, 2003, no. 2
Galerie Neuse Silber, Bremen, 1998, no. 8
Hermann Schmitz, Generaldirektør Ole Olsens Kunssamlinger, Munich 1924, no. 163, illus. pl 29
Condition
Tiny splits at join of thumbpiece and cover, overall wear to highlights, cover hinge a bit loose, usual nick and dents, general condition good, nice colour, marks good, armorial good, one word removed from inscription under foot, needs cleaning.
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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
The arms are probably those of Englemann de Freyenthal of Austria and Saxony.
Abraham Riederer I (1547-1625) became a master goldsmith in 1576, the same year in which he married Barbara Grundler. He was a Geschaumeister (warden) of the Augsburg Goldsmiths’ Guild between 1600 and 1604.
Abraham Riederer I (1547-1625) became a master goldsmith in 1576, the same year in which he married Barbara Grundler. He was a Geschaumeister (warden) of the Augsburg Goldsmiths’ Guild between 1600 and 1604.