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attributed to the Joinville-Vignory workshop (active 1393-1442), Eastern French, Haute-Marne, first half 15th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- a limestone fragment of the Crucified Christ
on wood and metal stand
Condition
Overall condition good. The stone is hard and as is visible in the catalogue photograph this finely carved figure of Christ is fragmentary. The hair and crown of thorns appear to have been cleaned and traces of a slip are still visible on the torso.
"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
The Joinville Vignory workshop was active from the closing years of the 14th century until the mid 15th century, situated in the Marne Valley. Helga Hoffman attributed over sixty sculptures to this workshop. Stylistically the present fragment can be compared with others from this workshop in particular the gisant of Jean Chintral now in the museum at Epinal, the retable of Chaource and a relief in the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
RELATED LITERATURE
H. D. Hofmann, ‘L’atelier de sculpture de de sculpture de Joinville-Vignory (1393-1442)’, Bulletin Monumental, vol. 127, part III, 1969, pp. 209-222; Jacques Baudoin, La sculpture flamboyante en Champagne Lorraine, 1990, pp. 77 ff.