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French, Paris, last quarter 14th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Relief with the Virgin and Child enthroned
- ivory, with traces of polychromy, on a later velvet covered wood stand
- French, Paris, last quarter 14th century
inscribed: PgE. 6 in black ink on the reverse
Provenance
Han Coray, Agnuzzo, Switzerland, by 1930
Exhibited
Schaffhausen, Museum zum Allerheiligen, 217 Werke aus der Sammlung Han Coray, Agnuzzo, April-August 1970, no. 214
Literature
H. Coray, Sammlung Han Coray. Gemälde der italienischen, deutschen, niederländischen und spanishen Schulen, Möbel, Plastik und Kunstgewerbe, Wertheim, 1930;
217 Werke aus der Sammlung Han Coray, Agnuzzo, exh. cat. Museum zum Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen, 1970, no. 214
217 Werke aus der Sammlung Han Coray, Agnuzzo, exh. cat. Museum zum Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen, 1970, no. 214
Condition
Overall the condition of the ivory is good with wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling. There are remnants of polychromy in the crevices, particularly around the veil. A separately made (metal) crown and the head of Christ are lost. The corner of the drapery hanging over the throne on the left is chipped. There is some naturally occurring stable hairline splitting visible on the surface, including near the proper left foot of Christ. There is crosshatching to the top of the head, reverse and underside for stable mounting.
There is some minor wear to the velvet stand.
"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
A closely related relief of the same subject, with similar costumes, attributes and raised left foot, is in the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore (inv. no. 71.74), and dated by Randall (op.cit., no. 267) to the third quarter of the 13th century. The more balanced pose and treatment of the hair and facial features of the Virgin compare better to the Révoil Virgin and Child in the Louvre (inv. no. MRR 303) thought to have been made at the end of the century.
RELATED LITERATURE
R.H. Randall, Masterpieces of ivory from the Walters Art Gallery, London, 1985, pp. 200-201, no. 267; Statuette; known as the Révoil Virgin and Child (Vierge à l'enfant Révoil) (Front), available at: http://www.gothicivories.courtauld.ac.uk/images/ivory/3d14fe76_9d64418c.html [Accessed on 1 May 2014]
RELATED LITERATURE
R.H. Randall, Masterpieces of ivory from the Walters Art Gallery, London, 1985, pp. 200-201, no. 267; Statuette; known as the Révoil Virgin and Child (Vierge à l'enfant Révoil) (Front), available at: http://www.gothicivories.courtauld.ac.uk/images/ivory/3d14fe76_9d64418c.html [Accessed on 1 May 2014]