Italian, Trapani, 17th/ early 18th century

St. Chad's College, University of Durham

There is overall wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including some tarnishing and losses to the enamel. The coral has whitened. There are lost sections of coral to the base and along the sides of the cross arms. One of the silver flowers is lost from the left cross arm. The figure of Christ was carved in sections; the arms and legs are loose. The cross terminals are also slightly loose and the croos is slightly loose on the base. One of the legs is slightly bent making the piece slightly unstable.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
M. di Natale (ed.), Il coralla trapanese nei secoli XVI e XVII, exh. cat. Brixiantiquaria, Brescia, 2002, pp. 70-71, no. 24