Hôtel Lambert, Une Collection Princière, Volume II : Kunstkammer

Hôtel Lambert, Une Collection Princière, Volume II : Kunstkammer

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An Urbino istoriato two-handled circular cistern raised on a spreading circular foot, workshop of Orazio Fontana, circa 1565-1571

Auction Closed

October 12, 05:41 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

An Urbino istoriato two-handled circular cistern raised on a spreading circular foot, workshop of Orazio Fontana, circa 1565-1571


of gadrooned campana form, the handles with bifurcated fish tail terminals, the exterior painted with an extensive landscape with mountains in the distance, the interior painted with Neptune and tritons riding hippocampi alongside dolphins and attendants, buildings and a mountainous landscape in the background, raised on a spreading circular foot

the underside with two red sealing-wax collection marks with the arms of a Cardinal

height 10 1⁄2 in.; diam 16 in.; 26,5 cm; 41,5 cm.

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Coupe en majolique "a istoriato", Urbino, vers 1565-1571, atelier d'Orazio Fontana


à deux poignées reposant sur un pied circulaire

height 10 1⁄2 in.; diam 16 in.; 26,5 cm; 41,5 cm.

Christie's London, 22 April 2008, lot 15;

Sotheby's London, 4 December 2012, lot 307.

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Christie's Londres, 22 avril 2008, lot 15;

Sotheby's Londres, 4 décembre 2012, lot 307.