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Jug or Jar, Silver, Sellan, Juan. Madrid, 1847

$2,371.59
£1,767.71
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MX$44,401.52
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Jug. Silver. SELLAN, Juan. Madrid, 1847. With contrast markings. Silver pitcher in its color that has a flat handle decorated with simple openwork plant elements between two smooth bands and an upward shape, a large mouth extended forward, and a body with different lines and decorations organized in three registers, and a circular foot with a band of architectural motifs. These three registers are organized: a smooth area at the top, followed by a ribbed part and another ribbed part. Both the decoration and the lines of the jug have a clear classicist influence. Presents engraved ownership initials (FAL). The contrast marks are those of Villa y Corte de Madrid (they also provide the date) and that of the silversmith Juan Sellán, trained in the Real Fábrica de Plataría de Martínez since 1821 and incorporated into the Colegio de Plateros since 1842, the year in which they are dated. his earliest known works. This model can be found with slight variations in the production of the Real Fábrica de Platerías Martínez in Madrid, and was later taken up by Juan Sellán. Weight: 1108 grams. · Size: 18x12x33 cms International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses (if you choose the seller sends it to you), but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Creator:
    Juan Sellán (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1840-1849
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1847
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZF10131stDibs: LU2951330604412

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