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A French Gothic stone 'Noli Me Tangere' relief, circa 1520-30
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Stone
- 22 by 16 1/2 by 5 3/4 in.; 55.9 by 41.9 by 14.6 cm.
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., New York
The Cloisters Collection, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession number 26.63.33), acquired from the above in 1926
Condition
Chipping, minor cracks, and surface abrasions throughout, especially at edges. Remainders of polychrome. Heads of Christ and possibly middle figure possibly replaced. Chips to Magdalene's nose and proper right thumb. Repaired surface cracks to Magdalene's proper left arm and drapery under Christ's proper right knee. Cracks to Christ's proper left cuff.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.