.jpg?w=1)
THE IVORY SOUTH GERMAN, CIRCA 1680, THE SILVER MOUNTS APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED GERMAN IVORY TANKARD
THE IVORY SOUTH GERMAN, CIRCA 1680, THE SILVER MOUNTS APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
The ivory sleeve carved with the drunken Silenus accompanied by a host of frolicking putti, music-making fauns and bacchantes, the silver foot decorated in relief with hops on a matted ground, the hinged cover chased with fruiting grapevines and with a putto finial, the handle cast with a bacchante and hops
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
THE IVORY SOUTH GERMAN, CIRCA 1680, THE SILVER MOUNTS APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
The ivory sleeve carved with the drunken Silenus accompanied by a host of frolicking putti, music-making fauns and bacchantes, the silver foot decorated in relief with hops on a matted ground, the hinged cover chased with fruiting grapevines and with a putto finial, the handle cast with a bacchante and hops
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 4 November 2010, lot 154.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
Brought to you by
Alexandra Cruden