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After a model by Giambologna (1529-1608) Italian, Florence, late 16th/ 17th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Corpus christi
- partially gilt silver
- After a model by Giambologna (1529-1608) Italian, Florence, late 16th/ 17th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the corpus is good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age including some rubbing to the gilding and minor tarnishing of the silver. There is some scratching to the chest and around the knees. There are a few holes for the mounting of a crown of thorns and a halo to the top of the head.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Avery, A. Radcliffe, and K. Watson, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, exhib. cat. Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, and Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1978, pp. 45-47 and 140-146, nos. 98-111; C. Avery, M. Leithe-Jasper and A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608. Ein Wendepunkt der europäischen Plastik, exhib. cat. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, 1979, pp. 190-199, nos. 98-111; H. Keutner and G. Romano, Firenze 1592. Un nuovo crocifisso in argento del Giambologna, exhib. cat. Antichi Maestri Pittori di Giancarlo Gallini, Turin, 1999, pp. 24-30
C. Avery, A. Radcliffe, and K. Watson, Giambologna 1529-1608. Sculptor to the Medici, exhib. cat. Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, and Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1978, pp. 45-47 and 140-146, nos. 98-111; C. Avery, M. Leithe-Jasper and A. Radcliffe, Giambologna 1529-1608. Ein Wendepunkt der europäischen Plastik, exhib. cat. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, 1979, pp. 190-199, nos. 98-111; H. Keutner and G. Romano, Firenze 1592. Un nuovo crocifisso in argento del Giambologna, exhib. cat. Antichi Maestri Pittori di Giancarlo Gallini, Turin, 1999, pp. 24-30