- 25
French, second half 14th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- pectoral cross
silver, enamelled and engraved on reverse with the lamb of God and the symbols of the four Evangelists, partially gilt and and mounted with cabochon stones, applied seed pearls
Condition
Overall the condition of the cross is good. There is some dirt and minor wear consistent with age. There is tarnishing to the crevices and some slight bending of the copper. Some of the gems have some wear to the surface consistent with handling. The hinge at the bottom of the cross is broken separating the two halves. There are three pieces of cloth in the arms on the inside. Most of the enamel has wear to it particularly at the back. The gem at the end of the left arm is missing. The mounts for the pearls and the mount for the gems on the top arm are slightly loose.
"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
Compare the mounting of the stones and the setting of the pearls with the clasp in the illustrated in Cluny museum catalogue listed below (no.114). Note also the reliquary clasp tentatively attributed to a Bohemian workshop (no. 131)
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Taburet-Delahaye, L'orfèvrerie au musée de Cluny, Paris 1989, cat. nos. 48, 114 and 131