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Hanap en forme de chouette en argent et vermeil, apparemment non poinçonné, probablement Belgique ou Allemagne vers 1580, peut-être Cassel
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Hanap en forme de chouette en argent et vermeil, apparemment non poinçonné, probablement Belgique ou Allemagne vers 1580, peut-être Cassel
- SILVER
- Haut. 14 cm, 309 g
reposant sur les deux pattes et la queue, la tête amovible, gravé sous chacune des pattes d'une marque
Literature
Cette chouette est illustrée dans l'ouvrage de la Fondation du Roi Baudouin, Chouette au poinçon d'Anvers, 2003, p. 29. Elle est attribuée à Kassel vers 1550. Elle est aussi illustrée dans l'ouvrage de Vincent Laloux, L'oeil du Hibou, le Bestiaire des Orfèvres, p. 128 où il est mentionné qu'elle a fait partie de la collection Claude d'Allemagne. Elle fut également reproduite dans Laurence Buffet-Challié, Un bestiaire en argent, Plaisir de France, novembre 1968 et enfin dans Magie de l'Orfèvrerie, 2000, p. 168.
Condition
In overall good condition. Apparently unmarked, possibly a trace of mark at teh beginning of a paw, on the body. the neck engraved inside with a frieze of strapwork (some losses at the gilding on this frieze).
Very nice quality, good weight.
"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."