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North East French, possibly Aube, circa 1510-1520
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Saint Martin of Tours Dividing His Cloak
- limestone, with remains of polychromy
- North East French, possibly Aube, circa 1510-1520
Provenance
With Georges Hoentschel, Paris
John Pierpont Morgan, New York, until 1913
and thence by descent to his heirs
Donated to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1916-1985
Its sale, Christie’s New York, 13 June 1985, lot 193
John Pierpont Morgan, New York, until 1913
and thence by descent to his heirs
Donated to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1916-1985
Its sale, Christie’s New York, 13 June 1985, lot 193
Literature
J. Breck, The Metropolitan Museum of art. Catalogue of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance sculpture, New York, 1913, p. 142, no. 149
Illustrated London News, CLVI, No. 1423, p. 876
Illustrated London News, CLVI, No. 1423, p. 876
Condition
Surface abrasions and losses, paint flaking throughout. Loss to the horse's left ear and part of the right ear. Sculpture broke in several places and has been restored and perhaps replaced, including the Saint's head, proper left lower arm, cloak, sword, and front of foot. The horse's tail, legs and bridle have also been restored.
"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
As the first bishop of the city of Tours and the patron saint of soldiers, horsemen and the poor, Saint Martin was much revered in medieval France. The present representation of the saint shows St. Martin dividing his cloak for the beggar whilst riding his horse. The features of the saint are similar to early 16th-century stone sculpture from the Aube region and environs such as the Saint Yves from the Eglise de Villy-de-Marechal dated to 1515 by Boccador. (op.cit., fig. 153).
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Boccador, Statuaire Médiévale de collection en France de 1400 à 1530, Zoug, 1974, vol. I, p. 247, fig. 314 and vol. II, p. 137, fig. 153
D. Jalabert, La sculpture française. III. Époque gothique (I) XIVe et XVe siècles, cat. Musée national des monuments français, Paris, 1958, pl. XIX