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A Bohemian enamelled Ochsenkopfhumpen Fichtelgebirge, Bischofsgrün, dated 1741
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 15.7cm., 6 1/8 in.
the cylindrical form painted with a typical view of the mountain below a folded rim painted in blue, the reverse inscribed Der Edle Fichtelberg, Vier Ströme Läßet flüßen auß seinen hohen Schoß, die alle Seiten küßen der vier getheilten Welt: Die Eger osten / ehrt, Naab Süden, Nord die Saal, / westwerts der Mayn sich kehrt.. In Böhm und Sachßen Land. Naab kombt zur Waßerfrauen / Der Donau durch die Pfaltz Mayn fält in Rhein hinein und schücken unß gewand auch Hopfen, Saltz und Wein, above a double-walled everted foot and kick-in base
Provenance
with Max Knöll, Basel, 1978
Condition
Generally in good condition
"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."