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Flemish, Malines, late 16th/ early 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- the Last Supper
- alabaster, in an architectural wood frame
stamped K. LINDENTHAL 49/1439 M to the reverse several times
Condition
The upper half of the relief has several restored fissures. Therre is wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age and material.
"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
This composition of the Last Supper, with its large baldaquin, appears on several Malines alabaster reliefs around 1600.
RELATED LITERATURE
G. Derveaux-Van Ussel, Exposition de sculptures anglaises et malinoises d'albâtre, ex. cat. Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire, Brussels, 1967, no. M/15, pl. 14
RELATED LITERATURE
G. Derveaux-Van Ussel, Exposition de sculptures anglaises et malinoises d'albâtre, ex. cat. Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire, Brussels, 1967, no. M/15, pl. 14