SUMPTUOUS SILVER
ITEM DESCRIPTION:This auction
includes two (2) rare, sterling silver plates signed Ratzendorfer. Both
are in excellent condition, no dents, dimples, cracks or repairs. Together
they weigh 33 troy ounces or 1,036 grams. A repousse, swag design with bows, rams
heads and shields. Carl Faberge was very aware of his influences and
that Ratzendorfer was a major advocate of the Austrian Arts & Crafts
movement.
The firm Herman Ratzendorfer was founded in 1843, producing gold, silver, enamel and rock crystal in the Neo-Renaissance taste. He began showing his rock crystal and enamel pieces when he participated in the 1871 London Exhibition, and then went on to participate in the 1873 Exposition Universelle in Vienna, and the 1878 and 1889 Expositions de Paris ( See M. Winterbottom. & J. Lomax, &Iop. cit. ). Numerous European silversmiths were creating objets de vertu in the Renaissance Revival taste of the late nineteenth century, among them Herman Bhm, Politzer, Karl Paxrainer, B. Neresheimer, and D. Giobbe, all of whom drew upon exotic natural materials such as rock crystal, hardstones and enamels. The resurgence of the use of rock crystal among Viennese silversmiths had much to do with the unification of Germany in 1871, when the contents of Hungarian mines became accessible. The elaborate designs produced in these rare materials demonstrated the Renaissance philosophy of Naturalia Artifacta, which exalted human ideas triumphing over nature. ( See J.F. Hayward, Virtuoso Goldsmiths and the Triumph of Mannerism 1540-1620, London, 1976, p.269). As a major advocate of the Austrian Arts and Craft Movement, Ratzendorfer was well-known for taking inspiration from sixteenth century Nurenberg goldsmiths' techniques. He also reintroduced techniques such as intarsia and niello after having examined pertinent works in the Imperial treasuries.
OVERALL SIZE IN INCHES:9 1/4 diameter
YEAR:c1875
OVERALL CONDITION:Excellent
MATERIAL:Sterling silver
COLOR:Silver
WEIGHT:33 troy ounces or 1,036 grams.
MANUFACTURER:Henry Ratzendorfer Vienna
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