- 48
Spanish, 15th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Plaque with a coat of arms
- silver, with translucent green and red enamel, on a metal stand
- Spanish, 15th century
Provenance
with Nicolas Landau;
private collection, London
private collection, London
Condition
Overall the condition of the plaque is good with wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is wear to the edges and corners of the plaque, leading to some losses of the green. The green enamel on the top half is slightly pitted.
The condition of the removable stand is excellent.
"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
For similar patterns incised into the silver under the enamelled surface see the Copó de la Seu d'Urgell illustrated in N. de Dalmases, Orfebreria catalana medieval: Barcelona 1300-1500, Barcelona, 1992, vol. 1, p. 452, fig. 3.