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Crucifix en ivoire Travail Franco-Flamand, XVIIe siècle
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Crucifix en ivoire
- signé et daté ED. Ft. anno. 1665
- sur une croix en bois noirci probablement postérieure; sur un fond en velours
- Haut. (ivoire) 60 cm; haut (croix) 91 cm
- Height (ivory) 23 1/2 in; (cross) 35 3/4 in
la bouche ouverte, les yeux levés au ciel; le perizonium noué sur sa hanche droite, retenu par une corde et blousant sur le devant. De ses plaies aux deux mains et pieds, s'écoulent deux gouttes de sang;
Condition
The crucifix is in very good overall condition with a few very fine hairline cracks at several places, and some minor surface dirt in the crevisses. The Christ's arms are sculpted separately, joints are visible on both shoulders, with one small chip below His right arm. The ivory shows some dark coulouring on the back side and between the Christ's legs.
"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
une attention particulière est portée au drapé, au modelé maniéré du corps, aux détails apportés à la couronne d'épines et à la dentition.
Un modèle similaire a été vendu à Sotheby's London, le 4 juillet 1985, lot 125