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A SWISS PARCEL-GILT SILVER HERALDIC CUP AND COVER, HANS JACOB BULLINGER III, ZURICH, CIRCA 1680 |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 33cm., 13in. high
the bowl chased and embossed with scrolling foliage, the cover similarly chased below a lion erased finial holding a star, the stem similarly modelled as a lion erased holding a shield engraved with a crest, between sheet scroll-work, on a domed circular foot embossed with flowers
Literature
Eva-Maria Lösel, Zürcher Goldschmiede Kunst: vom 13. bis zum 19. Jahrundert, Zurich, 1983, pp. 172, no. 99)
Condition
Clearly marked to foot-rim. The shield carried by the lion stem is partly loose. Some teeth on the sheet scroll-work finial missing. Otherwise nice gilding and good condition.
"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."