Lot 220
  • 220

Coupe en noix de coco à monture en argent et vermeil, apparemment non poinçonnée, peut être Siebenbürger (Transylvanie) vers 1630

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Coupe en noix de coco à monture en argent et vermeil, apparemment non poinçonnée, peut être Siebenbürger (Transylvanie) vers 1630
  • silver-gilt and coconut
  • Haut. 27,5 cm, height 10 3/4 in.
le pied et la bordure ciselés de fruits, les trois montures entourant la noix de coco ajourées

Condition

A 5 cm crack on the coconut - apparently unmarked - two small rings on the stem possibly later.
"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

Une coupe avec un pied très similaire a figuré dans la vente Hampel, Münich, 11 décembre 2014, n° 257.