Lot 2
  • 2

A tall Nuremberg engraved goblet attributed to Johann Wolfgang Schmidt, circa 1680

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • 30cm., 11¾in.
the funnel bowl decorated with a large castle in parkland within a continuous scene of farmers, cattle and trees, set on a tall multi-knopped stem divided by mereses, over a wide conical foot with folded rim

Provenance

with Uwe Friedleben, Hannover

Condition

In generally good condition
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Catalogue Note

For a discussion of Johann Wolfgang Schmidt's work see Erich Meyer-Heisig, Der Nürnberger Glasschnitt des 17. Jahrhunderts, p.63. The form is illustrated, Meyer-Heisig, op.cit., WT147.