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A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER HORSE AND RIDER ON STAND, THE RIDER AND STAND MAKER'S MARK GIS ONLY, CIRCA 1650, THE HORSE, NURNBERG, CIRCA 1610, MAKER'S MARK MM, PROBABLY FOR MARTIN MALFAIT OR MICHEL MICHAELIS | A German parcel-gilt silver horse and rider on stand, the rider and stand maker's mark GIS only, circa 1650, the horse, Nurnberg, circa 1610, maker's mark MM, probably for Martin Malfait or Michel Michaelis
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- 35.5 cm high, 936 g ; 14 in., 30oz
the rearing horse with detachable head, the knight in armour with pike, hinged visor, saddle and stirrups, holding an armorial engraved shield dated 1649, on domed base embossed and chased to simulate a forest floor above lobate ornament
Condition
Some ornaments missing, some others to be refixed. Marks on saddle horse neck 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."