- 89
Southern German, probably Nuremberg, circa 1600
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two caskets
- etched steel, with a painted wood core and a partially blued interior of the lid; and engraved iron, with brass mounts and a painted wood lining
- Southern German, probably Nuremberg, circa 1600
both with keys; the larger casket with an old label on the underside inscribed: ...76 / expertise; and the other with remnants of an old label on the underside of the lid, and engraved with a coat of arms and the initials: G H on the underside
Provenance
Private collection, the Netherlands
Condition
Larger casket: Overall the condition of the casket is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some rubbing to the etching, including at the front. There are several spots of darkening and oxidation to the metal. There are some minor areas with corrosion, notably around some of the mounts on the lid and to the front left and back right corners. One of the ball feet is very slightly loose and the casket rocks slightly on an even surface. There is also wear, including losses and oxidation to the blued steel interior of the lid, where there seems to be a loss to one of the metal leaves that decorate the locking mechanism.
Smaller casket:
Overall the condition of the casket is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age, including minor warping. There is some darkening and oxidation to the iron in most areas, and in particular around the sides. There are two small holes at the bottom. A few of the brass studs are lost. Two of the knob feet are slightly loose but stable and the casket rocks slightly on an even surface.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Pall, Versperrbare Kostbarkeiten. Kästchen und Kabinette aus aller Welt, Graz, 2006, p. 25, no. 20 and p. 35, no. 26
M. Pall, Versperrbare Kostbarkeiten. Kästchen und Kabinette aus aller Welt, Graz, 2006, p. 25, no. 20 and p. 35, no. 26