Lot 401
  • 401

A South Netherlandish oak communion rail, Malines Renaissance, 17th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • communion rail: 80cm. high, 250cm. wide, 55cm. deep; praying-stool: 76cm. high, 89cm. wide, 66cm. deep.; confessional: 146cm. high, 65cm. wide, 67cm. deep.
together with an oak and walnut praying-stool, and an oak confessional, 18th century

Provenance

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Mechelen.

Condition

All three objects in overall good condition with some minor dents, marks and scratches. Communion rail: One bracket ornament lacking. Five legs with losses to the balusters. Horizontal dryness crack to the lower board. Traces of old woodworming and related losses to the feet. Praying stool: Traces of old woodworming and related small wood losses, especially to the feet. Small woodloss to th top. Stretchers probably associated. Confessional: Consoles probably associated. Minor traces of old woodworm especially to the base (related small losses).
"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.
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