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A German silver-gilt cup and cover, Heinrich Jonas, Nuremburg, circa 1593-1602
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver-Gilt
- 32.4cm., 12 3/4 in. high
the cover with waisted and girdled pedestal surmounted by a warrior, the body of flaring beaker form, chased with three vignettes depicting a horse, a stag, and a unicorn among fruiting and foliate strapwork, the compressed knopped stem spreading on to an embossed double-domed foot, marked on body, cover and foot
Condition
Each piece clearly marked. The cover with further distorted mark. The finial has been soldered on and does not unscrew, gilding loss around base of finial. The chased decoration is crisp and the gilding is intact, general condition pretty good, usual minor nicks and dents commensurate with age.
"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
For a very similar example see Hannelore Muller, The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, European Silver, Sothebys's, 1986, no.51. The author comments on designs on the cup as after the Nuremburg engravers, including: Paul Flindt, a master of alternating scrollwork with animal scenes; Jost Amman, whose illustration inspired the chasing of the horse; and Cunrat Gesner, whose woodcut (from history of the animals) is behind the chasing of the stag.