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South German, the ivory 17th century the gilt silver mounts by Reinhold Vasters (1827-1909), late 19th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- tankard with the allegory of music
- gilt silver-mounted ivory tankard
- height 13 in., 33 cm.
- South German, the ivory 17th century the gilt silver mounts by Reinhold Vasters (1827-1909), late 19th century
the lid with an ivory group of putti with attributes of the arts and sciences.
Condition
Some chips and losses, age cracks and restorations throughout (some with epoxy and with fill), particularly to ivory on lid, including loss of proper left hand of one putto and neck of violin from cover mount, repairs to front of proper right foot of one putto and proper left arm of top putto. Ivory drum with loss to proper right lower arm and top of staff from the figure of Athena. Gilt silver rubbed with losses to gilding, very small area of verdigris on cover near hinge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A German goldsmith and restorer by trade, Reinhold Vasters (1827-1909) is best known for his exceptional copies and forgeries of Renaissance jewelry and objets d'art. A drawing by Vasters in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, shows his design for the present piece with details of the gilt silver mounts and the present ivory sleeve (inv. no. E2720-1919). The museum's collection of Vasters' drawings of his metalwork were rediscovered in the early 1980s, identifying objects in some well-known collections that were previously thought to be 16th century. The present tankard incorporates an ivory sleeve which is indeed 17th century but mounted with Vasters' later gilt silver mounts.