30. SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES

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Auction begins: 03 May 2026 10:00
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SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES

An elegant silver cabinet figure of a knight created in the tradition of German Historicism of the first quarter of the 20th century. The sculpture depicts a warrior in full ceremonial armor holding a sword and shield, standing on an architectural pedestal of complex polygonal form. The figure is executed with pronounced decorative expressiveness: the cuirass, lamellar elements of the thigh armor, richly ornamented pauldrons and the helmet with a plume are carefully modeled. The silver surface is worked in repoussé and partially chased techniques, creating a refined play of light and emphasizing the relief structure of the armor.

A distinctive artistic feature of the object is the face carved from ivory. This contrast of materials, typical of German cabinet sculpture from the late 19th to early 20th century, enhances the effect of polychromy and gives the figure a vivid and theatrical character. The shield is decorated with a relief depiction of an armored hand with a weapon, while the pedestal is enriched with cartouches, mascarons and small sculptural figures of fantastic animals placed at the corners. The entire composition reflects the aesthetics of Renaissance armorial and funerary sculpture reinterpreted within the tradition of Hanau collectible silver.

Marks: Maker’s mark of the Efes workshop; German state silver marks in the form of a crescent and crown; silver standard mark “800”.

Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm.

Weight: 840 g.

Condition: Good collectible condition.

Provenance: Private collection, Hesse.
Expert report: Dr Daniel Suebsman, 2025. CITES certificate available.

Audience: For special Occasions
Gifts: Cabinet, Gifts for a gentleman
Style: Neorenaissance
Country: Germany
Period: Early 20th century
Condition: Very good
Warranty: Expertise
Material: Silver, gilding, Bone
Product sizes: Height - 29.5cm,
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
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