- 107
French, Limoges, early 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek
- painted enamel on metal foil and copper, with gilding, within a later gilt metal frame
- French, Limoges, early 17th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the enamel is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are two very slight stable splits in the enamel running through Abraham's drapes. There is very minor pitting to the enamel and wear to the frame.
"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
The composition for this very fine enamel is derived from a print by Bernard Salomon from the 1553 edition of Claude Paradin's Quadrins historiques de la Bible.
RELATED LITERATURE
V. Notin, Émaux limousins du musée national de l'Ermitage de Saint-Pétersbourg, exh. cat. Musée municipal de l'évêché-Limoges, Limoges, 2004, pp. 166-167, no. 69
RELATED LITERATURE
V. Notin, Émaux limousins du musée national de l'Ermitage de Saint-Pétersbourg, exh. cat. Musée municipal de l'évêché-Limoges, Limoges, 2004, pp. 166-167, no. 69