A German large parcel-gilt corporation cup shaped as a lion on a terrace, probably Lüneburg circa 1580 | Grand lion en argent et vermeil formant coupe de corporation sur sa terrasse, probablement Lünebourg vers 1580
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June 28, 01:58 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A large parcel-gilt corporation cup shaped as a lion on a terrace, probably Lüneburg circa 1580
the oval terrace embossed with flowers, leaves, snake and lizard, the lion tail raised, detachable head
Long 26.5 cm, 1117.5 g ; 10 7/16in high, 39.5oz
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Grand lion en argent et vermeil formant coupe de corporation sur sa terrasse, probablement Lünebourg vers 1580
la terrasse ovale repoussé de fleurs, feuillages, serpent et lézard, le lion la queue redressée, la tête amovible
A recent test made by Dr. Richter on this lion is available on request.
For a lion relatively similar with the mark of Jochkym Grypeswolt, Lüneburg, 1541, see the Lüneburg Town Hall collection, illustrated in Scheffler, p. 1258
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Un test récent du Dr. Richter sur ce lion est disponible sur demande.
Pour un lion relativement proche au poinçon de Jochkym Grypeswolt, Lunebourg, 1541, voir la collection de l'Hôtel de Ville de Lûneburg, illustrée dans Scheffler, p. 1258.
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