French, Limoges, late 13th century and Italian, mid-12th century

There is rubbing to the gilding, tarnishing and some greening to the surface of the pyx consistent with age and handling. There are late remnants of a silver-coloured pigment to the hinge, lock and inside. There are some dents and warping to the edges of the lid and drum and some scratches along the underside. There is rubbing to the gilding of the corpus around the knees, knot of the drapery and face consistent with handling. There are some minor spots of greening to the areas around the hair, proper right shoulder, waist and proper left upper leg. The modern perspex cruciform stand is in excellent condition apart from a few nicks and scratches.
"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."

Compare the corpus to P. Bloch, Romanische Bronzekruzifixe, Berlin, 1992, pp. 92-93, nos. I E 20-23, pl. 22.

An expertise by Oleg Zastrow is available for inspection.