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French, Limoges, early 13th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- belt buckle with a knight
- gilt and champlevé enamelled copper
each section inscribed in red ink: 8898A to C
Condition
The buckle is in three pieces: the back plate is loose from the decorated plate causing the clsp to be loose as well. There is some corrosion and greening to the metal. There are losses to the enamel at the clasp, under the knight's right arm and top right section of the front plate. The prong is lost. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age.
"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
A similar belt buckle decorated with a beast was exhibited at the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1995/1996.
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Taburet-Delahaye and B. Drake Boehm, L'Oeuvre de Limoges. Emaux limousins du Moyen Age, exh. cat. Musée du Louvre/ Metropolitan Museum of Art, Paris, 1995, p. 287, no. 92