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A LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT COMMEMORATIVE TANKARD, MATTHÄUS BOCK, KÖNIGSBERG, 1680 |
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 27.2cm., 10 1/2in. high
cylindrical form, the body embossed and chased with Jephthah and his Daughter, the victorious warrior wrings his hands when he realises the sacrifice he must make, his unsuspecting daughter arrives celebrating with drums and tambourines, the cover inset with a medallion commemorating the marrige of the King of Poland, hollow scroll handle with bifurcated scrolling thumbpiece, marked to cover and body
Condition
Clearly marked to cover and foot. The gilding of nice colour. 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."
Catalogue Note
The medallion inset into the cover commemorates the marriage of the King of Poland, Władysław IV (1595-1648) and the Archduchess Cecilia Renata of Austria (1611-1644), in 1637.