- 12
English or French, 14th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- niche fragment with gothic tracery
- limestone, on a metal stand
together with an English, Norfolk, 15th century, sandstone label stop with a peeping face from St Benet's Abbey, Ludham
Condition
Niche: There is wear, waethering and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are a few chips to the edges and foliage and a larger loss to the top.
Label stop with peeping face: There is wear, weathering, and dirt consistent with age, particularly to the face.
"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
LITERATURE
Forty Medieval Carvings from the Collection of Richard Wiseman, cat.no.34 for the label stop.
Label stops are terminations, either in the form of a decorative feature or a right-angle applied to the end of the moulding, of a label, dripstone or string course.
Forty Medieval Carvings from the Collection of Richard Wiseman, cat.no.34 for the label stop.
Label stops are terminations, either in the form of a decorative feature or a right-angle applied to the end of the moulding, of a label, dripstone or string course.