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Spanish, last quarter 17th century and later
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Pendant with a Baroque Pearl in the form of a Hippocamp
pearl and enamelled gold
- Spanish, last quarter 17th century and later
Condition
Overall the condition of the pendant is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few very small losses to the enamelling, including to the top of the gold chain from which the pearl is suspended and to the outside of the frame at the centre-bottom. There may be a couple of small nicks to one side of the pearl. The wire for the top pearl may have unravelled slightly.
"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
The attractive enamelled gold frame from this pendant is very close to another belonging to the Hispanic Society of America, New York (Muller, op. cit. pp. 127-9, fig. 203). Such frames are believed to have been made in the Mediterranean regions of Spain.
RELATED LITERATURE
P. E. Muller, Jewels in Spain 1500-1800, New York, 1972, pp. 127-9, fig. 203; Y. Hackenbroch, Renaissance Jewellery, London, 1979, p. 326; Renaissance Jewelry in the Alsdorf Collection, cat. The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 2000, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 46, 68-71
RELATED LITERATURE
P. E. Muller, Jewels in Spain 1500-1800, New York, 1972, pp. 127-9, fig. 203; Y. Hackenbroch, Renaissance Jewellery, London, 1979, p. 326; Renaissance Jewelry in the Alsdorf Collection, cat. The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 2000, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 46, 68-71