L12230

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Lot 46
  • 46

South German, 16th/ 17th century and later

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Group of Four Dishes and a Bowl
  • pewter

  • South German, 16th/ 17th century and later
a 'Fortunaschüssel' by Nicolaus Horchhaimer, cast around with edge with the initials: NH; a 'Krönungsteller' with Ferdinand II on horseback facing left by Paulus Öham the Younger with maker's mark to the convex centre, owner's mark to the edge; a bowl with St George on horseback by Hans Spatz the Elder and the centre cast: CE [for Caspar Enderlein] / Y615 [sic] the edge with a maker's mark: HS and a coat of arms; a 'Kaiserteller' with Ferdinand II on horseback facing right by George Schmauss and the centre cast: FERDINAND: II.DG RO: IM: S:A: and a 'Famaschüssel' after a model by Albrecht Preissensin with an armorial shield to the border charged with triple cross and the initials: AP

Provenance

Frits Philips Collection, Eindhoven;
his sale Sotheby's Eindhoven, The Frits Philips Collection, 4-5 December 2006, lots 232, 233, 234, 244, 245

Literature

F. J. Philips and B. Dubbe, Twee Nijmeegse Gildekannen, Eindhoven, 1983, nos. 104, 105, 107, 108, 112

Condition

Overall the condition of the pewter is good with some dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age and handling. There are small fissures and lacunae to all of the dishes/ bowls, including at the edges. The Fortunaschüssel has a repair to the left edge, visible particularly to the reverse. There are restorations to the reverse of the Famaschüssel. There may be small restorations to the other pieces.
"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 so-called 'Fortunaschüssel' with Fortuna by Nicolaus Horchhaimer and cast around with edge with the initials: NH and: 67 and: IZ 345 / .6 70[?] and: ABCDE / retoric[?] the centre cast: H N / FOR TVNA and the reverse inscribed in ink: 3206[?] / LE / BE [with further illegible inscriptions] with an old paper label inscribed in ink: /32 a paper label printed: 3E3N0[?] [scratched out] and an old yellow paper label inscribed in pen and ink: x C. / 105; the so-called 'Krönungsteller' with Ferdinand II on horseback facing left by Paulus Öham the Younger with maker's mark to the convex centre, owner's mark to the edge and the reverse with an old paper label inscribed in ink: 122 an paper label printed: 3F3NH [scratched out] an old yellow paper label inscribed in pen and ink: x C. / 108 and an old Sotheby's label in the shape of a lightbulb printed and inscribed in ink: 233 / Sotheby's; the bowl with St George on horseback by Hans Spatz the Elder and the centre cast: CE [for Caspar Enderlein] / Y615 [sic] the edge with a maker's mark: HS[?] and a coat of arms; the so-called 'Kaiserteller' with Ferdinand II on horseback facing right by George Schmauss and the centre cast: FERDINAND: II.DG RO: IM: S:A: the border with the emperors of the House of Habsburg named and the reverse with an old yellow paper label inscribed in ink: 121 another yellow paper label inscribed in pencil and ink: x C. / 107 and an old paper label printed: 3F3NG [scratched out]; the so-called 'Famaschüssel' after a model by Albrecht Preissensin with an armorial shield to the border charged with triple cross and the initials: AP and to the reverse an old paper label inscribed in pen: 131 an old yellow paper label inscribed in ink: 131 another old yellow paper label inscribed in ink and pen: C x / 104 a partially legible old white and orange label printed: ...B and an old Sotheby's label in the shape of a lightbulb printed and inscribed in ink: 245 / Sotheby's