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Lot 133
A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER CANISTER
MARK OF JOACHIM SIEGISMUND WIEDEMANN, BERLIN, 1690-1700
Fermé1 June 2020
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GBP 5,625
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The biblical scenes on the canister are inspired by the engraving of Virgil Solis (1514-1562). Solis and his workshop produced 218 woodcuts and two title pages for two illustrated bibles. Published in by Sigmund Feyerabend of Frankfurt in 1560 and 1562, the success of the Biblische Figuren des Alter Testaments und Neuen testaments led to the publications of a further ten editions printed between 1565 and 1606, proving the lasting demand for his work which later influenced 17th century goldsmiths such as Wiedemann.
Solis, together with Matthias Zundt (1498-1586) and Solis' pupil Jost Amman, was responsible with for the dissemination of mannerist ornament throughout Europe.
Solis created some two thousands prints, although many were copied from earlier sources, such as the work of the Antwerp engraver Cornelis Floris and the Nuremberg goldsmith Wenzel Jamnizter. Solis showed a preference for dramatic sculptural effects and a crowded style, as is evident here. Berlin made canisters of this type are usually found unengraved and it is probable that the expertly engraved scenes were added to the canister in the 19th century.
Solis, together with Matthias Zundt (1498-1586) and Solis' pupil Jost Amman, was responsible with for the dissemination of mannerist ornament throughout Europe.
Solis created some two thousands prints, although many were copied from earlier sources, such as the work of the Antwerp engraver Cornelis Floris and the Nuremberg goldsmith Wenzel Jamnizter. Solis showed a preference for dramatic sculptural effects and a crowded style, as is evident here. Berlin made canisters of this type are usually found unengraved and it is probable that the expertly engraved scenes were added to the canister in the 19th century.