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A GERMAN ENGRAVED GLASS GOBLET |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 20.8cm. high, 8 1/8in.
- circa 1700, Postdam, attributed to Gottfried Spiller and Martin Winter
the funnel bowl intaglio engraved and polished with a continuous frieze of four putti with a garland of fruiting vines below a border of exotic birds and plain cartouches divided by further panels of fruit-filled basket and tazza flanked by bearded mask, the lower part carved in Hochschnitt with stiff leaves above a baluster stem and spreading foot iwth similar ornament, each section divided by a bladed knop cut with lenses
Condition
A shallow rim chip (approx. 1.5cm.x1cm.) which has a resin repair, slightly discoloured, some scattered minute chipping to rim and foot rim
"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 related goblet and cover attributed to Spiller and Winter, see Victoria & Albert Museum 3&A-1871.