Lot 1020 - A178 Mobilier & Sculptures - jeudi, 22. septembre 2016, 10h00
DRINKING VESSEL WITH AUTOMATION,
so-called "Maiden's Cup", Renaissance, Augsburg or Nuremberg, 2nd half of the 16th century.
Matte and polished gilt bronze. Finely engraved beaker designed as a maiden in contemporary dress, with removable torso for opening the hollow space for the beverage, on 3 small wheels. Iron spring-driven movement with solid iron wheels and mechanism for automatic shut-off.
H 23 cm.
Provenance:
- formely Collection J. Fremersdorf, Lucerne.
- Auction Ineichen Zurich, 6 June 1988 (Lot No. 138).
- from a private collection, Switzerland.
- formely Collection J. Fremersdorf, Lucerne.
- Auction Ineichen Zurich, 6 June 1988 (Lot No. 138).
- from a private collection, Switzerland.
CHF 40 000 / 60 000 | (€ 41 240 / 61 860)
Vendu pour CHF 42 500 (frais inclus)
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