Lot Essay
See J.J.M. Timmers, Christelijke Symboliek en Iconografie, Bussum, 1978, p. 148, no. 374 for a discussion about the symbolism.
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CIRCA 1760
Details
A Dutch-engraved light baluster goblet
Circa 1760
The funnel bowl decorated in the manner of Jacob Sang with a winged figure of Virtue wearing a flowing garment, holding a wreath and a staff, a sunburst on her breast enclosing a face symbolising God, the reverse inscribed DEÜGD IS 'T FONDAMENT (Virtue is the foundation), on a multi-knopped stem with beaded inverted baluster section and conical foot
17.8 cm. (7 in.) high
Circa 1760
The funnel bowl decorated in the manner of Jacob Sang with a winged figure of Virtue wearing a flowing garment, holding a wreath and a staff, a sunburst on her breast enclosing a face symbolising God, the reverse inscribed DEÜGD IS 'T FONDAMENT (Virtue is the foundation), on a multi-knopped stem with beaded inverted baluster section and conical foot
17.8 cm. (7 in.) high
Provenance
With P.J.G. Korf de Gidts Antiquair, Amsterdam, 1981, acquired by
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. H-33).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. H-33).
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