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A Bohemian cameo Ranftbecher attributed to Karl Pfohl, Steinschönau, circa 1850-60

11 December 2013, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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A Bohemian cameo Ranftbecher attributed to Karl Pfohl, Steinschönau, circa 1850-60

Of sharply tapering shape overlaid in cobalt blue, the spreading base cut with panels and printies, carved in shallow cameo relief with a rearing horse, a small fence and a palm tree behind, the reverse with a vewing lens, 13.5cm high

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Provenance:
The Rinceaux Collection, sale at Sotheby's 18 December 2001, lot 148

For a goblet carved in a very similar technique see Georg Höltl, Das Böhmische Glas 1700-1950, vol.3, Historismus, p.67, fig 111.73

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