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Potsdam or Zechlin Court Glasshouse (active 1674-1734 and 1736-1890) North German, Brandenburg, circa 1730-1740
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Covered Pokal
- partially gilt glass
- Potsdam or Zechlin Court Glasshouse (active 1674-1734 and 1736-1890) North German, Brandenburg, circa 1730-1740
with the arms of Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (1700-1739), and the underside of the lid and the stem respectively numbered in green paint: 15700b / 1939.
Provenance
Adolph and Helene List, Villa Adolph List, Magdeburg, Germany, until 1939;
their forced sale, Hans. W. Lange, Berlin, Germany, 28, 29 and 30 March 1939, lot 576;
there acquired by Museumsberg Flensburg, Flensburg, 1939-2013;
restituted to the heirs of the Estate of Adolph and Helene List, 2014
their forced sale, Hans. W. Lange, Berlin, Germany, 28, 29 and 30 March 1939, lot 576;
there acquired by Museumsberg Flensburg, Flensburg, 1939-2013;
restituted to the heirs of the Estate of Adolph and Helene List, 2014
Exhibited
Flensburg, Museumsberg Flensburg, 1939-2013
Condition
Overall the condition of the glass is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some wear to the gilding, particularly around the rim of the cup. There are some very small air bubbles in the glass. There are a few slight imperfections in the glass, including one under the middle knop of the stem, which resembles a lacuna. There are some slight scratches and abrasions.
"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
This fine cup compares closely with another in the collections of the Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio (inv. no. 2004.44). It is distinguished by the presence of the arms of Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, father of Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762).