Nottingham, England

There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The alabaster is a fragment from a larger relief, and so has jagged edges except for the bottom side. There are three fractures running through the left side of the panel, which have been restored. The top half of the knight is slightly loose. There are a number of small abrasions and chips to the alabaster. The knight's proper right knee cap and arm are lost. There are remnants of original polychromy throughout. The fabric lining the mount is heavily frayed and the velvet heavily worn. There is a wire mount at the back and two metal screws. There is an old white paper label to the underside of the relief inscribed in pencil: 6870.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
F. Cheetham, Alabaster Images of Medieval England, Woodbridge, 2003, pp. 134-141, figs. 73-83