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A Spanish painted and parcel-gilt armorial with the arms of Don Luis Manuel Fernandez Portocarrero second half 17th century
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 89cm. high, 80cm. diameter ; 2ft 10½in., 2ft. 7¼in.
with a shield surmounted by a papal hat and flanked by tasselled rope with flags below, on an oval backboard
Condition
Colour less green than in the catalogue photograph. Old minor marks and chips. Some refreshment to painting. Old restorations to two vertical construction cracks which have been well executed and are hardly noticeable.
"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 arms are of of Don Luis Manuel Fernandez Portocarrero, Archbishop of Toledo, Spain, Primate of Spain, created Cardinal by Pope Clement IX in 1660. He died in Madrid on 14th September 1709.