- 32
German, Augsburg, circa 1540
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pair of gaming pieces with Elisabeth of Austria and Anna of Bohemia and Hungary
- boxwood, in ebonised wood and dark green velvet frames
- German, Augsburg, circa 1540
inscribed respectively: .K. ELISABETH / .HVNGERN. and: .K. ANNA . ZV / HVNGERN; and the stone with Elisabeth inscribed: 101 in ink
Provenance
S. W. Josephus Jitta;
his sale, Frederick Muller & Co. Amsterdam, 9-11 November 1897;
there acquired by his family;
thence by descent to the present owner
his sale, Frederick Muller & Co. Amsterdam, 9-11 November 1897;
there acquired by his family;
thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Overall the condition of the draughtsmen is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age. There are a few small nicks to Elisabeth's face. There is some dirt to both reverses and a few minor nicks. A star is pinched into the reverse of Anna below the inscription, which was probably done at a later date.
The frames are in good condition with minor dirt and wear, in particular around the joints at the corners, where there is some glue residue.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Lauwenberg (ed.), Beeldhouwkunst in het Rijksmuseum, cat. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 1973, pp. 462-463, no. 809
J. Lauwenberg (ed.), Beeldhouwkunst in het Rijksmuseum, cat. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 1973, pp. 462-463, no. 809