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French, Limoges, 13th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- crozier head with palmette-fleur
- gilt and enamelled copper, on a red velvet stand
Provenance
Mr. J.F. Hutton, Manchester, sold Christie's, Manson and Woods, 16 July 1890, lot 21;
purchased by General Pitt-Rivers for the Pitt-Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset;
Louis C. G. Clarke, Cambridge, by 1941;
Mrs. France Crosthwaite, sold Sotheby's London, 17 May 1963, lot 3
Literature
T.D. Kendrick, 'An enamelled Crosier head in the Pitt-Rivers Museum at Farnham-Dorset', The Antiquaries Journal, October 1935, pp. 452-6;
J.J. Marquet de Vasselot, Les Crosses Limousines du XIIIe siècle, Paris, 1941, pp. 205-6, no. 27
Condition
There are losses and wear to the enamelling and gilding throughout. The piece has a restored break on the stem which has also led to parting of the two halves of the metal up until the top. An area around the break was reconstructed in lead. Two rivets, one at the top of the crozier and on behind the upper petal of the central flower are slightly out of place.
A metal rod was inserted into the underside for mounting. The fabric on the base has overall wear and dirt.
"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."