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A contintenal silver plaquette or tazza bowl, probably Netherlandish, circa 1580
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 19cm, 7 1/2 in diameter
cast, embossed and chased in high relief with figures in a landscape fishing, hawking and wildfowling, in a border of opposing animals and strapwork, later frame with easel support
Condition
Dents and scratches, old repairs to back which are probaly part of the manufacturing process, reverse with assay scrape, very lively decoration, with late 19th century French control mark for imported silver. Rim quite thin and with a dent at 1 o'clock.
"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
Associated Literature:
Ingrid Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten 1500-1650, Munich, 1975, no. 275.
The plaquette recorded by Weber and attributed to Hans Jamnitzer of Nuremberg, has the same scene at its centre as the tazza bowl now offered for sale.
Ingrid Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten 1500-1650, Munich, 1975, no. 275.
The plaquette recorded by Weber and attributed to Hans Jamnitzer of Nuremberg, has the same scene at its centre as the tazza bowl now offered for sale.