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Belle paire de médaillons de la Nativité et la Vierge à l'Enfant en verre églomisé Allemagne du Sud ou Italie du Nord, fin du XVIIe/ début du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Belle paire de médaillons de la Nativité et la Vierge à l'Enfant en verre églomisé
- dans des cadres en bronze ornés de têtes d'angelots et incrustés de cabochons
- 13 x 13 cm
- 5 x 5 in
les scènes se détachent en or et argent sur fond noir, la Nativité devant un fond d'architectures antiques; la Vierge à l'Enfant entourée de Sainte Catherine, Saint Jean-Baptiste, et d'autres Saints
Literature
RÉFÉRENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
W. B. Honey, 'Gold-engraving under glass', The Connoisseur, Novembre, 1933, no. IV, p. 375; J. Geyssant, Peintures sous verre de l'antiquité à nos jours, Paris, 2008.
W. B. Honey, 'Gold-engraving under glass', The Connoisseur, Novembre, 1933, no. IV, p. 375; J. Geyssant, Peintures sous verre de l'antiquité à nos jours, Paris, 2008.
Condition
Very good condition overall. With a few very minor lacks and scratches, such as in the Nativity above Joseph's head and in the Saint Catherine's scene, a spot behind St John Baptist to the middle right edge. The bronze frames have probably lost their gilding and some of the glass or semi precious stone inclusions.
"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
Ces belles peintures sous verre sont tout à fait comparables à une figure de Saint Jean-Baptiste ornant le pied d'un verre allemand, datant vers 1730, au V& A Museum, Londres (Honey, op. cit. no IV).