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Three gold pectoral crosses, various origins and dates
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Three gold pectoral crosses, various origins and dates
- gold
- 12, 11.7, and 10.3cm high; 4 3/4, 4 5/8, and 4 1/8 in; 162g, 5oz 4dwt
the first, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1802, bordered in key pattern and terminating in openwork anthemion; the second, Rome, circa 1840, engraved with flowers and scrolls, hinged to form a reliquary; the third, unmarked, late 18th century, terminating in acanthus leaves and buds
Condition
First excellent condition; second good, opening to reveal relic compartments; the last with some time wear.
"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
As second son, Charles de la Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais was designated to enter the clergy from birth. Despite the Terror he succeeded in becoming discreetly ordained in 1792 but for ten years was obliged to carry out his secret ministry in lay garb. Following the Concordat of 1801, de la Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais was made the youngest bishop in France, for the new see of Amiens where he was to remain for the rest of his life, being raised to cardinal by Pope Gregory XVI in 1839.