Lot Essay
Comparative Literature:
900 Jahre Stiff Göttweig, Exhibition Catalogue, plate 1036
900 Jahre Stiff Göttweig, Exhibition Catalogue, plate 1036
GERMAN, MID-16TH CENTURY
Details
A DEEP BRASS ALMS BASIN
GERMAN, MID-16TH CENTURY
The center repoussed with a scene of the Annunciation encircled with inscriptions in label gothic script and concentric patterns of stamped foliate motifs, the rim impressed with various touch marks, '41.100.138' written in red ink, dark brown patina
21¼in. (54cm.) diameter
GERMAN, MID-16TH CENTURY
The center repoussed with a scene of the Annunciation encircled with inscriptions in label gothic script and concentric patterns of stamped foliate motifs, the rim impressed with various touch marks, '41.100.138' written in red ink, dark brown patina
21¼in. (54cm.) diameter
Provenance
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession no. 41.100.138), sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, 30-31 May 1980, lot 99