- 48
Flemish, circa 1620
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Tankard sleeve with a relief of mermaids and sea nymphs mounted as an inkwell
- ivory, mounted on silver gilt
the silver fully marked, London, 1829, with a crowned I.B of John Bridge for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, and scratched: 1174 on the underside
Condition
Overall the condition of the ivory is good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is a chip to the tip of one of the tails that is pointing upwards and the tongue of one of the fish on the underside is slightly loose. The silver has some slight tarnishing and a few minor scratches. The flange on the inside of the lid is slightly warped.
"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
For similar facial and body types compare a sleeve in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum representing Diana and her Nymphs which is based on engravings by Saenredam after Hendrik Goltzius.
RELATED LITERATURE
R. Berliner, Die Bildwerke in Elfenbein, Knochen, Hirsch- und Steinbockhorn, cat. Bayerischen Nationalmuseums, vol. IV, Augsburg, 1926, p. 47, no. 156, pl. 85