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A German silver-gilt, enamel, gem-set and agate two-handled cup and cover, modeled and chased by Rudolf Mayer, Karlsruhe, mounted and enameled by E. Schurmann, Frankfurt, circa 1887
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- silver, enamel, hardstone, pearl
- height 8 5/8 in.
- 22 cm
in Renaissance taste, the rim enameled with champlevé insects and birds within flowers, winged grotesque caryatid handles, cover with Minerva bust finial, all set with faceted gems and pearls
Exhibited
Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe, Rudolf Mayer: Medaillen und Metallarbeiten der Jahrundertwende, 22 July - 22 Nov., 1977, cat. no. 263, p. 108
Literature
Zeitschrift des Bayerischen Kunstgewerbevereins zu Munchen: Monatshefte fur d. Gesamte dekorative Kunst, Munchen, 1887, pl. 56
Arthur Pabst, Kunstgewerbeblatt, Leipzig, 1889, p. 6
Arthur Pabst, Kunstgewerbeblatt, Leipzig, 1889, p. 6
Condition
minor enamel losses throughout, otherwise good
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
Rudolf Mayer was born 1846 in Schlesien and died 1916 in Karlsruhe. He was a medalist, modeler and chaser working in Vienna from 1865-1871 before returning to Germany.