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A continental silver-gilt mounted Dutch delft tankard, the mounts unmarked, North German, circa 1700
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Porcelain
- 21.4cm., 8 1/2 in. high
the waisted delft body painted with a blue chinoiserie scene of a conversational group within a mountainous and wooded landscape, the flat-domed cover engraved with the mirror-monogram 'BM' below a Viscount's coronet, scrolling thumbpicee, serrated lip and base mounts
Provenance
Solveig & Gray, London
Sotheby's, New York, 24 October 2006, lot 84
Literature
For a similar example see Rita Grundig/Ulf Drager, Kunsthandwerk and Design; Zur Geschichte der Sammlung, Halle, 1997, pg. 118
Condition
The mounts apparently unmarked. Gilding is rubbed, especially to cover, which is also very loose in its hinge. The body with various hairline cracks running through visible to interior and exterior. Would recommend viewing or obtaining images from the department.
"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."