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A PORTUGUESE COLONIAL PAINTED AND GILTWOOD SCULPTURE of the Holy Trinity 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- height 12 in.
- 30.5 cm
God the Father enthroned in a colonial chair, the silver dove at his breast, Christ kneeling before him and supported by God's legs, upon stepped trapezoidal base, with turned feet.
Provenance
Lord Duveen
Sotheby's, New York, May 20, 1988, lot 124
Condition
Minor losses and wear to polychromy. Some loss and repair to fingers on both figures. God's right hand lacking. Some standard age cracks and some restoration to chair. Silk cloak with wear and tearing. Otherwise, overall stable and good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.