- 516
A Dutch silver cup and cover, Johannes du Vignon III, The Hague, 1707
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- SILVER
- 35cm., 13 3/4 in. high
armorial engraved and inscribed
Daar Witterts Zuyvre zon en deugt het volck beschynt,
De Vree hersstelt wordt , en de wolk van twist verdwynt,
the opposite side engraved Halcyonis Reductis above a Halcyon and young on its nest in a balmy sea
Daar Witterts Zuyvre zon en deugt het volck beschynt,
De Vree hersstelt wordt , en de wolk van twist verdwynt,
the opposite side engraved Halcyonis Reductis above a Halcyon and young on its nest in a balmy sea
Provenance
A. C. Beeling & Zoon, Leeuwarden
Literature
J.W. Frederiks, Dutch Silver, Ecclesiastical plate from the North and South of Holland, The Hague, 1952, Vol IV, fig. 282.
Condition
light wear to highlights commensurate with age, screw from foot into stem may be a replacement, engraved ornament is excellent, arms are excellent, crudely engraved line round the inside bowl of the cup, dent to cover flange on inside, marks pretty clear. Generally in good condition with a lovely patina, overall a very nice cup.
"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
The arms are those of Cornelis Wittert, Heer van Valkenburg who married as his second wife Maria Jacoba van Ouwendijck on 20 November 1707.
The verse inscription which includes the Wittert family name, and image of the mythological Halcyon bird who has its young during a break from stormy weather, refer to the peaceful and fruitful days that have returned again after troubled times. Cornelis Wittert's first wife had recently died, and in the year the cup was made, he married the 23 year old Maria Jacoba van Ouwendijk.
The verse inscription which includes the Wittert family name, and image of the mythological Halcyon bird who has its young during a break from stormy weather, refer to the peaceful and fruitful days that have returned again after troubled times. Cornelis Wittert's first wife had recently died, and in the year the cup was made, he married the 23 year old Maria Jacoba van Ouwendijk.