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Reliquaire en vermeil par Pedro de Bozarraez, Santiago de Guatemala, vers 1590
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Reliquaire en vermeil par Pedro de Bozarraez, Santiago de Guatemala, vers 1590
- Haut. 36,2 cm, 823 g ; 14 1/4 in, 26oz 9 dwt
reposant sur un pied fortement mouluré, la doucine repoussée de têtes d'angelots alternant avec des bouquets de fruits, le fût balustre sommé d'un petit piédestal à six motifs en double console, le reliquaire ovale orné sur son bord de six motifs en toupie, le sommet d'une croix ajourée de feuilles
Literature
Ce reliquaire est illustré dans l'article de Javier Abad-Viela, Los Bozarraez, Plateros de Santiago de Guatemala, paru dans Estudios de San Eloy, Universidad de Marcia, 2007, p. 383.
Condition
prov. Oxidation traces - scattered tiny dents and scractches
"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
Pedro de Bozzarraez, dit "el Mozo" est le fils du conquistador Pedro de Bozzaraez qui participa à la conquête du Mexique et du Guatemala, et d'une femme indienne. Il fût à l'origine d'une vaste dynastie d'orfèvres.
Pour des oeuvres de cet orfèvre, voir un calice, Sotheby's Paris 30 octobre 2008, n° 171 et une croix, Sotheby's Londres, 7 juillet 2006.
Pour des oeuvres de cet orfèvre, voir un calice, Sotheby's Paris 30 octobre 2008, n° 171 et une croix, Sotheby's Londres, 7 juillet 2006.