Lot 1084* - A214 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - jeudi, 18. septembre 2025, 13h30
PUMPKIN POWDER FLASK WITH FOUR ALLEGORIES - The Embden Collection
Venice, early 17th century.
Hardened pumpkin engraved with four female allegories: woman with a column (Steadfastness), woman with a cross and chalice (Faith), woman with an anchor (Hope), woman with two children (Charity). Additional decoration in the form of wind-blowing grotesque faces, arabesques, and cherubs in the lower section. Silver clasp on a chain.
H 11 cm.
Decoration slightly faded. Silver tarnished.
Provenance:
The geographical classification is based on two similar powder flasks made of hardened pumpkin from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna (inv. no. Kunstkammer 7240 & 7243). Another example from the French art market has Dutch marks, which is why a location in the Netherlands cannot be ruled out.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Vendu pour CHF 3 500 (frais inclus)