Lot no. 214
A magnificent ornamental plate with marks for Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, 19th century
Rock crystal, silver, partially gilt and enamelled. The curved, recessed and fan-shaped plate on a circular base. The elaborately engraved cartouches arranged in segments, with sumptuous Renaissance décor in rock crystal. The crosspieces with three-dimensional, moulded grotesques, enamelled in cobalt blue, red, green and white, embellished with extremely fine, gilt appliqués. The bowl with a modern pedestal. Given its age, in good condition. The gilding rubbed in places. Minor imperfections. The plate and base with several hallmarks. Diameter 32.4 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer was born in Vienna, where he became a highly regarded silver and goldsmith, attracting attention in particular for his extravagant works of art. He specialised in enamelling. His master's mark was first registered in 1842. In 1855, he took part in the first World Exposition in Paris, winning the second prize without further ado. At the 1873 World Exposition in Vienna, he attained particular glory, with his neo-Renaissance works receiving special accolades from the grand jury and the general public.
Cf. Christie's sale, New York, 21 October 2011, lot 81.
Condition: I - II
Condition: I - II
Prächtiger Zierteller, Marken für Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Wien, 19. Jhdt.
Bergkristall, Silber, teils vergoldet und emailliert. Geschwungene, vertiefte und fächerartige Platte auf rundem Fuß. Segmentiert angeordnete, aufwendig gravierte Kartuschen mit prunkvollem Renaissance-Dekor in Bergkristall. Die Stege mit plastisch gegossenen Grotesken, diese in Kobaltblau, Rot, Grün sowie Weiß emailliert und mit feinsten, vergoldeten Auflagen verziert. Die Schale mit modernem Sockel. Altersbedingter, guter Zustand. Teilweise Vergoldung berieben. Minimale Fehlstellen. Platte und Fuß mehrfach punziert. Durchmesser 32,4 cm.
Hermann Ratzersdorfer wurde in Wien geboren und brachte es dort zu einem hoch angesehen Silber- und Goldschmied der v.a. durch seine ausgefallene Kunsthandwerks-Objekte auffiel. Seine Spezialität lag hierbei auf Emaillearbeiten. Seine Meistermarke wurde erstmals 1842 registriert. Im Jahre 1855 nahm er an der ersten Weltausstellung in Paris teil und gewann sofort den zweiten Preis. Auf der Weltausstellung in Wien 1873 erlangte er zu besonderen Ehren und seine Neorenaissance-Arbeiten wurden von der Grand-Jury und dem Publikum in besonderer Weise gewürdigt.
Vgl. Christie's Sale New York, 21. Oktober 2011, Lot 81.
Zustand: I - II
Zustand: I - II
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