Lot 25
  • 25

Southern French or Spanish, 14th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Saint Lawrence
  • partially polychromed and gilt limewood
  • Southern French or Spanish, 14th century

Condition

There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are traces of polychromy surviving. Some areas of polychromy, such as at the face, may be refreshed. The proper right arm is carved separately, there are original inserts elsewhere and joints are visible. There is non-active worming to the wood throughout, notably on the proper right side.There is stable splitting to the wood consistent with material, in particular at the back. There are some minor losses around the base. There are a few further very minor losses, including to the drapery. Otherwise the condition is good.
"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

Since a chance encounter with a Burgundian sandstone Saint Catherine at an art fair in the Netherlands nearly 40 years ago, Ko and Emily Huijbregts have collected sculpture and works of art with unbridled passion. The tangible three-dimensionality of sculpture in particular captured their imagination as well as the great sculptural tradition in Flanders and the other lands of the Dukes of Burgundy. From these interests the Marianum was born, an imposing modern two-storey chapel in the couple’s garden, in which their collection was presented to illustrate the significance of the Virgin in medieval life. Over the years many international visitors have enjoyed the small museum and have, like us, revelled in the collectors’ infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of their subject, as well as the wonderful quality of the works.

See also ‘Door het licht tot leven gewekt’, Volkskrant, 7 December 2000, page 26.