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Christ à la colonne
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Christ à la colonne
en ivoire, métal et bois, les yeux incrustés de verre
- Haut. totale: 34 cm; haut. 29 cm
- Total height 13 1/3 in.; height 11 1/2 in.
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
R. Eikelmann, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum. Handbook of the art and cultural history collections, Munich, 2002, p. 226.
E. Philippovich, 'Simon Troger und andere Elfeneinkünstler aus Tirol', Schlern Schriften, 216, 1961, pp. 5-11, pl. I-VIII.
Condition
Very good condition overall with minor surface dirt in the crevisses consistent with age and handling.
A few fine hairline cracks visible to His right cheek,and to the Corpus at several places, two toe tips of Christ's left foot are missing. Two fingertips of Christ's left hand appear to have been repaired.
Very rare ivory finely carved
"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
C. Theuerkauff, Die Bildwerke in Elfenbein des 16.-19. Jahrhunderts.Skulpturengalerie, Berlin, 1986, pp. 267-273.