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A large German parcel-gilt silver cup and cover, Gödert Bodtstede, Hamburg, 1664-1670
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 72cm. high; 28¼in.
Fortuna finial and baby Bacchus stem, underside with contemporary inscriptions oNo. 1645 and F van Holte fecit , red painted inventory number 9
Condition
Marked on the body. Finial is bent and the orb she stands on has a small dent in the top. Two of flowers in cover are dented and light is visible through small cracks in three places. Detachable disc in side cover may have had an erasure. There is one pinhole in the foot. Colour and condition overall is excellent.
"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
Gödert Bodtstede (working dates circa 1649-1672) was apprenticed to Dietrich Thor Moye see lot 121. The latter was goldsmith for numerous royal gifts such as the table centre presented to Czar Michail Romanov by Christian IV, King of Denmark in 1644.
Bodstede made the christening font in conjuction with Christian Mundt II, which since 1671 has been used for the baptism of Danish royal family members. See: Erich Schliemann et al., Die Goldschmiede Hamburgs, Hamburg, 1985, vol II, no. 208. The inscription F Van Holte fecit, stippled on the underside, may refer to the designer. The van Holte were a well established Hamburg family including a 16th century mayor and a 17th century goldsmith. Although no F van Holte has been identified, a connection can be made between the Bodstede and Holte families. The goldsmith Heinrich vom Holte was apprenticed to Harmen Luders whose brother had been apprenticed to Bodstede.
Bodstede made the christening font in conjuction with Christian Mundt II, which since 1671 has been used for the baptism of Danish royal family members. See: Erich Schliemann et al., Die Goldschmiede Hamburgs, Hamburg, 1985, vol II, no. 208. The inscription F Van Holte fecit, stippled on the underside, may refer to the designer. The van Holte were a well established Hamburg family including a 16th century mayor and a 17th century goldsmith. Although no F van Holte has been identified, a connection can be made between the Bodstede and Holte families. The goldsmith Heinrich vom Holte was apprenticed to Harmen Luders whose brother had been apprenticed to Bodstede.