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Gobelet Roemer en argent et vermeil par Thomas Stor II, Nuremberg, vers 1640
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Gobelet Roemer en argent et vermeil par Thomas Stor II, Nuremberg, vers 1640
- SILVER GILT
- Haut. 8,7 cm, 94, 6 g ; 3 1/2 in. high, 3oz
en forme de tulipe, le pied ciselé de coquilles sur fond amati, la coupe formée de sept lobes ciselés de fleurons
Condition
In overall good condition - gilding slightly worn commensurate with age - very nice piece
"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
Pour un gobelet de forme très similaire voir l'ouvrage d'Helmut Seling Nürnberg Goldschmiedekunst, Band 1, teiler 2, p. 936 n° 586. Un autre "roemer", par Daniel Frey, est actuellement présenté sur le marché allemand, également repoussé de coquilles dans la partie basse, ornement typique du sud de l'Allemagne. Un autre, à décor plus simple, par Hans Rieff, a figuré dans la vente Lempertz du 18 novembre 2016 à Cologne sous le numéro 917. Un autre, par Hans Pott, avec des lobes assez similaires, figure dans les collections du château de Skoklosters en Suède.
Les gobelets Roemer tirent cette dénomination du fait que leurs formes sont inspirées de celles utilisées pour le verre depuis le milieu du XVe siècle et surtout au XVIIe siècle. On les voit souvent représentés dans les natures mortes flamandes ou hollandaises au XVIIe siècle. Un roemer assez similaire à celui présenté ici est visible dans le catalogue de verres Colinet illustre un modèle appliqué de coquilles à mi-corps (cat. n° 24)