- 250
South Netherlandish, probably Brussels, second half 15th century
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Saint Catherine
- oak
- South Netherlandish, probably Brussels, second half 15th century
Provenance
With L.P. Bresset et Fils, Paris, 1961
Kahane Collection, New York and Zurich
Kahane Collection, New York and Zurich
Condition
Beautifully carved, small chips and losses throughout, commensurate with age. Some other losses visible in catalogue image include: above forehead, some curls of hair, side and bottom right corner of book and cloth, St. Catherine's proper right hand, and the hands and part of the beard of the King below. Fine quality
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
A. Huysmans, La sculpture des Pays-Bas méridionaux et de la Principauté de Liège, exh. cat. Musées royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Brussels, 1999, pp. 112-113, no. 47
G. Bresc-Bautier (ed.), Les sculptures européennes du musée du Louvre, Paris, 2006, p. 314, no. RF1370
A. Huysmans, La sculpture des Pays-Bas méridionaux et de la Principauté de Liège, exh. cat. Musées royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Brussels, 1999, pp. 112-113, no. 47
G. Bresc-Bautier (ed.), Les sculptures européennes du musée du Louvre, Paris, 2006, p. 314, no. RF1370