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A Spanish Colonial silver dish, probably Leon, Capitania General de Guatemala, late 18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- marked with crossed swords and crown tax stamp
- silver
- length 18 5/8 in.
- 47.3 cm
the boldly shaped and raised rim embossed with a strapwork border terminating in facing scrolls and spirals, the surface flat chased with flowering tendrils centered by three jumping hares with conjoined ears, narrow matted borders, the back with suspension loop
Condition
one small patch in rim, otherwise good, clear decoration and marks
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
The crossed swords mark is attributed with a question mark to Leon, now Nicaragua, by Cristina Esteras Martin, Marcas de Plateria Hispanoamerica, pp. 131-133. A dish with related border and crossed swords mark for ?Leon, is illustrated by her in La Plateria en el Reino de Guatemala, no. 57, p. 156.
The device of three jumping hares with ears conjoined, so that they have a total of three instead of six, is found in many cultures including Medieval England and China. In Christian culture, it has been interpreted as a symbol of the Trinity.