Lot 432: LORENZ NATTER (1705-1763) GERMAN, CIRCA 1740 | Ring with an intaglio with a profile relief of Princess Mary of Great Britain and Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (1723-1722)

Name: LORENZ NATTER (1705-1763) GERMAN, CIRCA 1740 | Ring with an intaglio with a profile relief of Princess Mary of Great Britain and Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (1723-1722)
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: 92d40c694c
Price: 2400 GBP

Est: £3,000 GBP - £4,000 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomDecember 10, 2015

Item Overview

Description

chalcedony, set in gold

Dimensions

bezel: 20mm., ¾in.<br />ring size: F

Artist or Maker

Johann Lorenz Natter

Medium

chalcedony, set in gold

Condition Report

Overall the condition of the ring is very good with some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with a few flecks of dirt in the crevices of her hair. There is a minute chip to the edge of the cameo on the top left.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Literature

E.R. Raspe and J. Tassie, A descriptive catalogue of a general collection of ancient and modern engraved gems, cameos as well as intaglios: taken from the most celebrated cabinets in Europe: and cast in coloured pastes, white enamel, and sulphur, London, 1791, p. 623, no. 10953 and p. 756, no. 14061 (as HRH Princess Amelia)

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Auction Details

Old Master Sculpture & Works of Art

Sotheby's

December 10, 2015, 02:30 PM GMT

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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