- 421
Spanish, late 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Devotional pendant with Saint Catherine and a bishop saint, possibly Saint Augustine of Hippo
- partially enamelled gold, set with reverse painted glass on both sides
- Spanish, late 17th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the pendant is very good with some wear and minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is scratching to the glass. There is some minor flaking of the paint. There are a few minor losses to the enamel including to the pea pods left of the bishop, four pods around Catherine, and the lower edge.
"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
A pendant from the same workshop was exhibited in The art of jewelry 1450-1650, The Martin D'Arcy Gallery of Art, Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, 1975, p. 69, no. 52. A pendant with a miniature of Saint Catherine taken from the same source was sold as part of the Melvin Gutman collection (part IV) on 3 April 1970, lot 36.