Monumental Hanau German Silver Gilt Nef Ship -- 45 in 115 cm

Our extraordinary German cup and cover in the Baroque style, circa 1880s, is crafted from gilt brass and features extensive use of rock crystal, including cabochon and faceted circular jewels. Apparently unsigned. Provenance: Koopman Rare Art, London. Regilded and in excellent condition. There is a soldered repair to the female's spear. Founded in London in 1952, Koopman Rare Art is one of the world’s most admired dealers specializing in antique silver, gold and objects de vertu.

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Our patinated bronze by Charles Auguste Lebourg (1829-1906) depicting a child playing with lizard is signed in the cast and inscribed "MEDAILLE D'OR ET DATE 1853". On reverse is black ink is the word COMO. Lebourg first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1852. This important work debuted at the Salon in 1853 and won a medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855. He is perhaps best known for the sculptural design of the Wallace fountains...

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Antique Hanau silver and silver-gilt nef German, Early 20th Century Height 68.5cm, width 55cm, depth 16cm Weight 4260g This nef is a remarkable example of the antique Hanau style, c...