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A stipple-engraved betrothal wine glass in the manner of David Wolff
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Glass
- 17.5cm., 6 3/4 in. high
the ovoid bowl engraved with a fashionable couple seated in high-backed chairs at a table on which rests a bulbous bottle, toasting each other with wine glasses, beneath a ribbon cartouche inscribed, 'HET GOED SUCKCES VAN HET AANSTAANDE HUWELYK', [to the good success of the forthcoming marriage], the stem cut with hexagonal facets over a conical foot,
Condition
very minor light surface scratches but overall in good condition.
"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
Three wine glasses with similar decoration attributed to the unidentified engraver 'Gyrinus', are listed by Frans Smit, Uniquely Dutch 18th century Stipple-engravings on Glass, Peterborough, 1993, p. 148, nos. Eb.32-34. They each have the same inscription, but with minor variations in the spelling.