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Chope couverte en argent partiellement dorée par Samuel Hornung, Augsbourg, vers 1660
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Chope couverte en argent partiellement dorée par Samuel Hornung, Augsbourg, vers 1660
- parcel gilt silver
- Haut. 16,5 cm, 470,6 g ; 6 1/5 in, 15oz 2dwt
le pied et le couvercle moulurés et ciselés de feuilles, le corps repoussé et ciselé de guerriers et de dignitaires dans un palais, la prise en cygne, l'anse en volute, gravée au-dessous d'armoiries d'alliance timbrées d'une couronne de comte
Condition
marked on foot and cover - a wing has been re done on the finial - otherwise good condition. Arms under the base probably French 18th century
"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
Cette scène représente très probablement le corps mis en croix et enveloppé de peaux (pour le protéger des bêtes) de Cléomène, roi de Sparte, sur ordre de Ptolémée, roi d'Egypte.