A parcel-gilt German silver nef by Heinrich Winterstein, Augsburg, 1599-1604
Auction Closed
October 12, 05:41 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A parcel-gilt German silver nef by Heinrich Winterstein, Augsburg, 1599-1604
the base in the shape of a turtle, the stem applied with alternating scrolls and coral, the body embossed and chased with cartouches centred with dolphins, foliage, and flowers, the rear deck applied with three figures, two with rifle and one with oar, a further figure climbing the rope to the billowing sail and one in the mast (stem probably altered)
height 14 3/16 in.; total weight 13,7 oz.; 36 cm; 390 g.
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Nef en argent et vermeil par Heinrich Winterstein, Augsbourg, 1599-1604
la base en forme de tortue, le fût décoré d'enroulements alternés de branches de corail, la coque repoussée de cartouches centrés de dauphins et de branchages fleuris, sur le pont arrière trois personnages, un sur le cordage et un dans le nid de pie
height 14 3/16 in.; total weight 13,7 oz.; 36 cm; 390 g.
Saly Fürth collection , Mainz, 1897
J. Kugel, Paris
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé collection
Christie's Paris, 23 February 2009, lot 127
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Collection Saly Fürth, Mainz, 1897
J. Kugel, Paris
Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Bergé
Christie's Paris, 23 février 2009, lot 127
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