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Lot 197
  • 197

Bernegal en argent, probablement Colombie vers 1680

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bernegal en argent, probablement Colombie vers 1680
  • Haut. 15 cm, 385 g, 12oz 6dwt, 6 in
polylobé, ciselé de fleurs et rinceaux, le piédouche de forme mouvementée

hexafoil, flat chased throughout with flowers and scrolls, plain foot with escalloped rim

Condition

the stem possibly reinforced, some denting to rim of body, general condition pretty good.
"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 smaller but otherwise almost identical bernegal with the same mark is illustrated by Cristina Esteras Martin, Marcas de Plateria Hispanoamerica, 1992, fig; 25 and  Cristobal Colon, La Materia de Los Suenos, fig. 262