- 281
Ciboire en vermeil apparemment non poinconne, Allemagne ou Hongrie, vers 1644
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Ciboire en vermeil apparemment non poinconne, Allemagne ou Hongrie, vers 1644
- Haut. 41,5 cm, 1 139 g ; 16 1/4 in, 36oz 12dwt
reposant sur un pied hexagonal appliqué des représentations du Christ en croix, de saints et d'une armoirie, gravé de l'inscription Der herr Rittmeister Gronfelt hat dieses Ciborium, zu der Ehre Gottes gegeben Anno 1644 den 7 Novembris, le fût appliqué de masques de chérubins et de soleils, le couvercle orné d'une représentaiton de la Vierge et l'enfant, rapportée, la prise postérieure en forme du Christ en croix
the hexagonal shaped base applied with various saints, Christ and a coat-of-arms and inscribed: Der herr Rittmeister Gronfelt hat dieses Ciborium, zu der Ehre Gottes gegeben Anno 1644 den 7 Novembris, rising to a spherical stem applied with cherubs masks and sunflowers, the detachable cover with a later figure of Madonna and child, below an architectural later finial surmonted by Christ on the Cross
the hexagonal shaped base applied with various saints, Christ and a coat-of-arms and inscribed: Der herr Rittmeister Gronfelt hat dieses Ciborium, zu der Ehre Gottes gegeben Anno 1644 den 7 Novembris, rising to a spherical stem applied with cherubs masks and sunflowers, the detachable cover with a later figure of Madonna and child, below an architectural later finial surmonted by Christ on the Cross
Condition
On cover rim, in the pierced gallery, some tiny losses. The upper border slightly bent. One trace of soldering inside the cover. Restoration on the later cross. Foot and bowl in overall good condition. One scratch on bowl. Some small elements on the bowl outside liner missing, mainly above cherubs heads. One very small hole on footrim.
Large size, nice quality.
"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."