A pair of silver gilt Augsburg candlesticks
Augsburg 1732-34
H 17.5 cm, weight 576 g.
Marks of Johann Heinrich Menzel
This pair of candlesticks was owned until 1936 by Kurt Glogowski (1890–1960) of Berlin, a prominent Jewish businessman, art collector, and patron of the arts. The provenance “Kurt Glogowski” is documented in the inventories of international museums. Following an amicable agreement with the consignors, the present sale is conducted on behalf of the heirs of Kurt Glogowski, who will receive the entire proceeds of the sale.
Provenance
Collection of Kurt Glogowski, Berlin; Auction Paul Graupe, Berlin, June 18,1936, lot 85; from a Berlin private collection; amicable settlement 2026
Literature
Cf. cat. Silber und Gold II, Augsburger Goldschmiedekunst für die Höfe Europas, Munich 1994, No. 125. Cf also Seling 1980, ill. 924).
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