- 267
Italian, Rome or Naples, first half 17th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Crucifix with the coat of arms of the Pignatelli family
- boxwood corpus with a bronze titulus, on an ebony cross with a gilt bronze base
- Italian, Rome or Naples, first half 17th century
Condition
Minor losses, surface abrasions to the figure. Some losses include: a portion of the crown of thorns, a portion of the rope around the waist, minor repair to a few fingers (but original) and rubbing to lacquer particularly in torso and upper arms, repaired break proper right arm. Beautifully carved, stable condition.
Minor losses and cracks to the cross, base with evidence of some sodering at joints.
"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
This refined Baroque crucifix for an altar once belonged to a member of the House of Pignatelli, a prominent noble family with branches in Naples and Spain. Numerous family members served as viceroys, generals, and ministers of the Crown, the most well known of which is Antonio Pignatelli (1615-1700), later Pope Innocent XII, who was famous for his battle against nepotism among his cardinals.