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Nomos 15

22 October 2017
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  Unsold
Lot 324

NETHERLANDS. The Dutch Republic. Plaquettepenning (Silver, 75 mm, 82.49 g, 12 h), marriage medal, by P. van Abeele, c. 1655- 1657, but possibly a reissue by Cornelis Coutrier, c. 1730. De Eendracht Van Het Huwelyck Baart Winst Van d'Aart En 't Hemelryck (=the concord of this marriage reveals the winnings of nature and the kingdom of heaven) Figure of Prosperity seated facing, her legs turned slightly to the left, wearing a wreath of flowers, and holding a platter with a pomegranate in her right hand and a branch of oak and olive in her left; to left, urn containing an aloe plant; to right, full cornucopiae with, on its end, a bird standing left, looking at the branch held by Prosperity. Rev. Daar Twee Trouw Harten Syn In Een Sietmen De Haat En Twist Vertreen (=there two true hearts in marriage drive out hate and envy) A young couple seated facing, in classical dress, their heads turned toward each other; around both of their necks, chain with a large heart pendant; to right, vineyard; trampled beneath their feet, snakes. Frederiks 35/35a. Rijksmuseum NG-NM-4660. TMNK 00590. An attractive, lightly toned example of excellent quality. Usual blow-hole on the edge. Extremely fine.

Ex Nomos 13, 7 October 2016, 57.

Online bidding closes: 22 Oct 2017, 12:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 12:34:16 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:Unsold

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