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Coffret-reliquaire de voyage (staurotheque) en argent serti de deux icones amovibles et de quatre reliques, probablement Grece, vers 1875
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Coffret-reliquaire de voyage (staurotheque) en argent serti de deux icones amovibles et de quatre reliques, probablement Grece, vers 1875
- Long. 23 cm ; 9 in
le couvercle en argent repoussé d'un cartouche rectangulaire centré de la Croix accompagnée des instruments de la Passion, entourée de douze cyprès, d'un coq et de différents astres, ouvrant sur deux icônes, chacune représentant trois saints
the cover embossed with twelve cypresses, stars, sun and moon, centred with the Holy Cross surrounded with the Passion tools, a cock beside, the inside revealing two icons, each representing three saints, also inset with four relics
the cover embossed with twelve cypresses, stars, sun and moon, centred with the Holy Cross surrounded with the Passion tools, a cock beside, the inside revealing two icons, each representing three saints, also inset with four relics
Condition
dents and scratches. The painting inside to be cleaned, some scratches.
Unusual piece.
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"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."