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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 57

Three German Engraved Glass Goblets

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

18th century, one goblet with flared cylindrical bowl engraved on both sides with Cupid within a cartouche, the two joined by strapwork, on vari baluster twisted stem enclosing gold flecked red twisted threads, circular foot engraved with strapwork, one with a putto on each side in a field reserved within a Baroque cartouche issuing foliate scrolls, the third engraved with flowering scrolls, repeating baluster stem, red twisted threads, circular foot, tallest 10-1/8 in.

Provenance: Two goblets from Christie's Sale 2393, Lot 196, 27 January 2010, with another sold for $2,000; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

scratching, embedded dust, air bubbles; shorter with fleabites to rim, residue/discoloration, anomalies (as made), inclusions