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A Belgian silver monstrance, P.J. A. Verschuylen, Antwerp, 1854
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- 74.2cm. high.
highly decorated base, embossed with letters IHS, rising to a a highly decorated upper part, the two figures identified as Aloysius of Gonzaga and Franciscus Xaverius, the sides realistically modelled as theatre curtains, with ball finial, loaded with wood, marked and fully signed at the footrim
Literature
Collectie Van Gerwen-Lemmens, Valkenswaard 1981, p.136, ills. 83.
Condition
Overall good, two out of four guirlandes detached at one side, one fully detached, front glass missing and lunula, the cross finial missing, monstrance is lacked.
"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."