Lot 27
  • 27

Netherlandish, Antwerp, circa 1520

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Corpus Christi
  • oak
  • Netherlandish, Antwerp, circa 1520

Condition

The wood is somewhat dry. There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The arms are carved separately and attached with visible wood pegs (one of the arms is reattached and glue is visible). Two of the fingers on the proper right hand are lost and there are some losses to the feet. There is a loss to the crown of thorns at the front. There is minor stable splitting to the wood consistent with material. There is some evident of past worming, including to the proper left buttock and thigh and to the underside of the feet where there are losses. There are a few small holes to the back and a metal pin and a hook. 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

The present corpus may have been part of a monumental retable. Compare the smaller corpus on the Passion retable of Neerharen illustrated in H. Nieuwdorp (ed.), Antwerpse retabels. 15de-16de eeuw, exh. cat. Museum van religieuze kunst Antwerpen, Antwerp, 1993, no.11.