Lot 98
  • 98

A gold, enamel and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I, probably German or Austrian, late 19th century

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • gold, enamel, rock crystal
  • height 9 3/8 in.
  • 23.8 cm
in the manner of Reinhold Vasters, the figure in coronation robes with scepter, orb, and the Habsburg Imperial crown, the cloak brightly enameled in geometric pattern, on rock crystal pedestal with foliate borders engraved "Maximilianus I. MCCCCXCIII" [1493]

Condition

minor losses to enamel leaves of scepter, small losses and restoration to cloak, tiny abrasions to face, sleeves, otherwise good, nice quality
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