- 39
English, Nottingham, 15th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Saint Anthony Abbott
- alabaster, with remnants of polychromy, on a modern metal stand
- English, Nottingham, 15th century
Provenance
with Galerie Heim, Paris (together with a Saint James and a canopy), c.1910;
Wright S. Ludington, Santa Barbara;
on loan to The Santa Barbara Museum of Art;
Christie’s New York, 25-26 September 2001, lot 241;
private collection, London
Wright S. Ludington, Santa Barbara;
on loan to The Santa Barbara Museum of Art;
Christie’s New York, 25-26 September 2001, lot 241;
private collection, London
Literature
F.W. Cheetham, Alabaster images of medieval England, London, 2003, p. 29, no. 8
Condition
There are losses to the top edge, staff, proper right hand and around the edge of the base. Minor chips include the edge of the hood and outer edge. Remnants of polychromy are chiefly found in the crevices.
The metal mount consists of two sections. One plaque of metal is clipped on to the figure and can be mounted on a second piece in order to be stood up.
"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."