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Werkstatt Grassmayr, A large important Grassmayr mortar, Golden yellow bronze with natural patina. Squat, cylindrical vessel with moulded lower section. The centre of the body cast with motifs of the Virgin and Child in an aureola, vases of flowers, winged angel's heads, and sage leaves. With initials "M M" and dated "1687". H 22.2, D

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A large important Grassmayr mortar

Werkstatt Grassmayr

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As published: “Golden yellow bronze with natural patina. Squat, cylindrical vessel with moulded lower section. The centre of the body cast with motifs of the Virgin and Child in an aureola, vases of flowers, winged angel's heads, and sage leaves. With initials "M M" and dated "1687". H 22.2, D”
Category: Sculpture
Dimensions: 19.6 cm
Auction house: Lempertz
Sale: Auction 1131 Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection (1131-2)
Date: May 17, 2019
Location: 17.05.2019 17:00, Cologne
Lot: 1097
Estimate: €4,000 – €6,000 (≈ $4,469 – $6,703) (≈ £3,504 – £5,256)
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