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Bras-reliquaire en cuivre doré, probablement France ou Italie vers 1400
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Bras-reliquaire en cuivre doré, probablement France ou Italie vers 1400
- copper
- Haut. 37 cm ; 14 1/2 in
le bras orné de trois frises de lettres gothiques, la première semblant gravée OPUS FIERI, la seconde probablement FECIT DNS FRAS, la dernière probablement AR DE PAGANICA, le bras présentant deux ouvertures en quartefeuilles, la base ouvrant sur un compartiment
Condition
Gilding partly worn, especially on arm. Four fingers resoldered (old repairs), cracks to the base of thumb. Wrist wobbling. The detachable base slightly bumped. Under the base, the opening shutter with restoration around, not visible from the outside.
Very interesting and early piece.
"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
La phrase gravée signifie L'oeuvre a été faite par l'ordre de Franciscus, Archiprêtre de Paganica. Il existe en Italie une église collégiale appelée Santa Maria de Paganica. Au milieu du XVe siècle, son archiiprêtre Francesco Nanni a entrepris la reconstruction de l'église et de la sacristie.