Lot 1028 - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
WOODEN FIGURE OF A WOMAN CARRYING A SILVER GRAPE BASKET so-called BÜTTENFRAU
Ca. 1633. Later Augsburg version from the last third of the 17th century with the maker's mark of Abraham Grill.
Monochrome-painted wood and gilt silver. On a round plinth with silver mounting, the expressive figure of a woman in traditional costume. In her right hand she holds a wooden walking stick, on her back she carries a removable silver grape basket with snakeskin engraving. The initials L. E. are engraved on the upper edge of the vat. At her feet are a silver lizard and a serpent. Engraved on the underside of the base: “FECIT: ADAM SCHWEITZ BARBIERER GESEE 1633.”
H 24.5 cm.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Sold for CHF 7 000 (including buyer's premium)