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A good walnut and polychrome painted figure of Saint Anthony Abbot, possibly by Antoine Faydherbe (master after 1605, died 1653), Malines Renaissance, circa 1630
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- with Malines guild mark
- 105cm. high.
finely carved in full round, accompanied by his attributes pig and fire
Exhibited
Sakralkunst aus Brabant. Das niederländische Museum van Gerwen-Lemmens (Valkenswaard) präsentiert seine Sammlung in Deutschland, Städtisches Kramer-Museum, Kempen 1982, cat. no. 17, pp. 34-35.
Literature
William Harmless, Desert Christians. An Introduction to the Literature of Early Monasticism, Oxford 2004.
Peter Görg, Die Wüstenväter - Antonius und die Anfänge des Mönchtums, Augsburg 2008.
Condition
In overall good condition with minor losses to the (partly) refreshed polychromy. Some small dryness cracks, minor losses to the carvings. Proper right hand carved separately and reattached. Few small restorations (e.g. at left sleeve, right foot, two sections to the back). Traces of old woodworming.
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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
Saint Anthony Abbot, also known as Saint Anthony the Great (circa 251–356), was an Egyptian Christian saint and is the prominent leader among the Desert Fathers. Saint Anthony is traditionally appealed to against infectious diseases, in particular herpes zoster, hence shingles are also known as 'Anthony's fire'.