- 100
Attributed to the workshop of Paul Preuning German, Nuremberg, circa 1540-1550
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jug with Adam and Eve and scenes from the Life of Christ
Hafnerware with coloured glaze, mounted in pewter
- Attributed to the workshop of Paul Preuning German, Nuremberg, circa 1540-1550
Condition
Overall the condition of the jug is good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is stable hairline craquelure visible throughout the surface, particularly to the skin tones of the figures. There are some slight lacunae to the surface which would have appeared during firing including to the two Landsknechten and the figure of Adam in the higher band. There are a few minor chips including a larger one to the edge at the feet of Adam and two smaller ones along the same edge. The pewter mounts have some minor warping and nicks to the surface. It is slightly loose on the handle. The knop on the lid is bent at the stem where some white stress marks are 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."
"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 bands, recessed scene and applied foliate scrollwork terminating in flowers on this large jug can all be seen in jugs attributed to Preuning which were formerly in the Lanna collection.
RELATED LITERATURE
B. Rackham (ed.), Pottery & Porcelain. A handbook for collectors. I. Europe and the Near East, London, 1925, pp. 190-191; P. Dreyer, J. Lachenmann and G. Laue, Wunder kann man sammeln, exhib. cat. Kunstkammer Georg Laue, Munich, 1999, p. 94-95