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A Silesian goblet with a view of Breslau Riesengebirge, circa 1760
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 18cm., 7 1/8 in.
the faceted deep ogee bowl engraved with a panoramic view of the city and the Riesengebirge inscribed BRESLAV within a banderole above, mountains and lake to one side inscribed WARMBAD, further vignettes with town views each inscribed Hirschberg, Riesen Kop, Landes Hut and Kynast, flanked by large columns, below a gilt-edged rim, over a faceted knop and plain section with conical foot engraved with a stiff-leaf border, rosette-cut base
Provenance
Helfried Krug Collection, Baden-Baden, his sale, Sotheby's London, 14th March 1983, lot 812
Literature
Brigitte Klesse, Sammlung Helfried Krug, Vol.1, pp.158-159, no.237
Dietmar Zoedler, Schlesisches Glas -Schlesische Gläser, p.121, pl.53
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."