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Classic Design: Furniture, Silver & Ceramics
Classic Design: Furniture, Silver & Ceramics
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A German Hardstone Jewel Cabinet [Ringstein-Kabinett], Attributed to Workshop of Johann Christian Neuber, Dresden, Circa 1790
Lot Closed
April 16, 05:38 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
thirty-six cabochon oval specimen hardstones each in three numbered trays, one empty, centered by a gold ring with hinged back to allow insertion of a chosen stone, in cardboard slipcase
length 5 ½ in.
14 cm.
Several ringstein-kabinette are listed in Alexis Kugel, Gold, Jasper and Carnelian, Johann Christian Neuber at the Saxon Court, pp. 381-383. A number with turquoise-covered trays are attributed to Neuber, some are unattributed, and a number are made by H. G. Lang of Augsburg.