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A Dutch silver-gilt chalice, maker's mark AV? monogram, possibly for Arent Verstege, Haarlem, 1626 or 1649
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
marked underneath with city mark, maker's mark twice and date letter E
- height 10 1/4 in.
- 26cm
the sexafoil base with die-rolled borders and chased with winged cherub heads below a band of lobate cartouches enclosing Old Testament scenes, the knop applied with cherub heads, the bowl enclosed in a lobate calyx chased with further scenes, divided by instrument of the Passion
Provenance
Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 4 November 2002, lot 327
Condition
repairs to knop, regilt, pinprick holes at angles of base, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.