CIRCA 1550-80
Details
A PAIR OF ETCHED GAUNTLETS, PROBABLY INNSBRUCK
CIRCA 1550-80
Each with flared pointed bracelet cuff embossed for the ulna, metacarpus of six lames, raised cabled knuckle plate and a single articulation over the top of the fingers, decorated throughout with bands of edged foliage on a blackened granular ground, the borders and finger plates involving fleur-de-lys, the principle bands involving mythical birds and grotesque masks, recessed borders with turned roped edges, and each fitted with later etched thumb defences and finger defences (2)
CIRCA 1550-80
Each with flared pointed bracelet cuff embossed for the ulna, metacarpus of six lames, raised cabled knuckle plate and a single articulation over the top of the fingers, decorated throughout with bands of edged foliage on a blackened granular ground, the borders and finger plates involving fleur-de-lys, the principle bands involving mythical birds and grotesque masks, recessed borders with turned roped edges, and each fitted with later etched thumb defences and finger defences (2)
Provenance
Acquired from J. Dücker, Veldhoven.
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.
Brought to you by
Julia de Jong
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