Waddington's

Decorative Arts Auction

December 14, 2011

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LOT 102

Lot 102

Arvid Karlsteen (1647-1718)

Arvid Karlsteen (1647-1718)
Lot 102 Details
Arvid Karlsteen (1647-1718)

SOPHIA OF HANOVER (1630-1714), COUNTESS PALATINE OF SIMMERN, ELECTRESS OF BRUNSWICK-LÜNEBURG, 1684

gold medal, bust right, reverse with sun rising over pastoral landscape, legend on ribbon banner: SENZA TVRBARMI AL FIN M'ACOSTO now in fitted early 19th century case
2.8 oz. — 86 grams

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $12,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Arvid Karlsteen (1647-1718)
  • Arvid Karlsteen (1647-1718)
Note:

This lot is accompanied by a note dated 1768 detailing the medal’s history, the genealogy of Sophia and King George I of England, and details of the medal itself (weight, specific gravity, translation, etc.)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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