A Continental silver model of Giambologna's 'Triton', attributed to G. Fritsch, circa 1907
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November 13, 03:14 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Continental silver model of Giambologna's 'Triton'
attributed to G. Fritsch
circa 1907
on an oxidised rocky and reeded base, the lacquered triton seated blowing an elongated horn, unmarked
52cm., 21in. high
2371gr., 76oz. 4dwt.
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This lot is sold with no reserve. Please refer to the printed catalogue for information on lots sold with no reserve.
Otto F. Ernst, Gold-und Silberschmiedearbeiten 15 -19. Jahrhundert, Wiesbaden, 1969, p. 27, no. 160
The model is ascribed in the Otto Ernst exhibition catalogue, to J. Fritsch, Mainz, circa 1907. Fritsch was a Master at the silver manufacturing company of Martin Joseph Ruckert of Mainz the collector Otto Ernst's maternal grandfather