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A carved marble capital, Southern Italy, Apulia or Sicily, 11th/12th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of typical square section tapered to the foot, each side decorated with a tier of large leaves, flared at the corners to meet the downward-curling corner points of the top, surmounted by a drilled chain band, the top in the form of an eight-pointed star with a stylised face to the middle of each side and the surface adapted for later use as a stoup
Condition
In good overall condition, water stains to the surface top around the carved well, some rubbing and chips to the faces and two of the corners, as viewed.
"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
Related carved stonework can be found in Sicily and Apulia (in and around Bari) dating to the 11th-12th century when this region of southern Italy was strongly under the influence of the art of Muslim North Africa.