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A Silesian goblet with a view of the Riesengebirge Riesengebirge, circa 1760
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 17.9cm., 7in.
the deep ogee bowl with gilt rim and faceted base engraved with a panoramic view, inscribed over the view Riesen Koppe, Samuels Bau, Mittags Stein, groß Sturm Haube, Kinast, Schnögruben, Schläsische Baude, Schreiberhau, Petersdorf, Hernsdorf, Kihnmühl, Warmbrunn, Giersdorf, Hirschberg, Anna Kirch, the reverse with a scrolling cartouche enclosing an inscription Wenn anders soll mein Wunsch in die Erfüllung gehn, so müße Gelück und Heyl stets umb die deinen stehn, all above a pair of gilt opposing scrolls, set on a faceted knopped stem, the conical foot with stiff-leaf border and circlet of polished ovals to the base
Provenance
Auktions Galerie Stuker, Bern, no.13, 27th November 1968, lot 91
Helfried Krug Collection, Baden-Baden, his sale, Sotheby's London, 14th March 1983, lot 816
Helfried Krug Collection, Baden-Baden, his sale, Sotheby's London, 14th March 1983, lot 816
Literature
Brigitte Klesse, Glassamlung Helfried Krug, vol.2, p.135, no.604
Condition
small chip to 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."
Catalogue Note
See Franz-Adrian Dreier, 'Stichvorlagen und Zeichnungen zu den Gläsern Christian Gottfried Schneiders', Journal of Glass Studies, vol.VII, 1965, p.76, pl.34