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A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD, JOHANN ALOIS SIFFER, AUGSBURG, 1815 |
估價
20,000 - 30,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- marked near base and on crown with city mark and maker's name
- height 11 1/4 in.
- 29 cm
in the form of an arch backed by drapery, topped by three baskets of flowers, the center chased with a Menorah on pricked scalework ground, engraved with the Tablets, applied with projecting Hands of Cohen between a crown supported by two lions, fitted with one portion plaque above a dedication plaque, with one suspended bell
Condition
Repairs below both columns where bells were originally suspended, 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.
拍品資料及來源
The name at the base reads: "Ezekiel Pfeifer ha-Kohen."
Johan Alois Sif(f)er I, son of silversmith Joseph Antoni Siffer (Geschaumeister 1809-1811), became master in 1781, died in 1823. Made religious silver (Seling, Die Augsburger Gold-und Silberschmiede 1729-1868, no. 2583, pp. 664-665).
Johan Alois Sif(f)er I, son of silversmith Joseph Antoni Siffer (Geschaumeister 1809-1811), became master in 1781, died in 1823. Made religious silver (Seling, Die Augsburger Gold-und Silberschmiede 1729-1868, no. 2583, pp. 664-665).