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Grande statue de la Vierge en argent sur son socle, Malte,1741-1775
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Grande statue de la Vierge en argent sur son socle, Malte,1741-1775
- Haut. 77 cm, 9.050g ; 30 1/4 in high,
le socle de forme carrée reposant sur quatre pieds en volutes, la Vierge portant sur son ventre un médaillon en forme de gloire en vermeil repoussé du sigle divin IHS, le visage, les mains et les pieds émaillés couleur chair, la tête sertie d'une couronne d'étoiles
Literature
Cette Vierge est illustrée dans l'ouvrage de Jimmy Farrugia, Antique Maltese Ecclesiastical Silver, 2002, p. 387.
Condition
The enamel partly worn, mainly on face and hands.
Very moving statue. Very nice quality of chasing.,
Rare piece. Legible marks on pedestal terrace.
"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
Cette statue semble être la seule représentation de la Vierge en argent connue au poinçon de Malte.