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French, Limoges, late 13th/ 14th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Base for a cross with coats of arms
- champlevé enamelled copper
- French, Limoges, late 13th/ 14th century
Provenance
with Bernard Blondeel, Antwerp, 1989
Exhibited
Antwerp, Galerie Bernard Blondeel, Émaux champlevés du moyen âge, 1989
Condition
Overall the condition of the base is good. There is wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling with some rubbing to the gilding. There is a loss to one of the lower corners of the base. There are some minor losses to the enamel, particularly around the edges of each side, some of the lacunae have been filled. There are a few scratches to the underside The crown finial and the applied coat of arms are probably later.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Similar hexagonal bases with coats of arms can be found on travelling pricket candlesticks made in the second half of the 13th and 14th century. An example of such a candlestick with Italian arms can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. no. M.579-1910).