- 150
Italian, Trapani, late 17th/ early 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Holy water stoop with Saint John the Baptist
- coral and silver filigree mounted on gilt copper
- Italian, Trapani, late 17th/ early 18th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the stoop is very good with dirt and some wear to the surface consistent with age including some dust and tarnishing to the silver. There are a few minor areas of greening and oxidisation to the silver, specifically around the central mandorla. There are a few traces of solder visible at some joints but none of the filigree seems to have been lost or reattached. The raised arm of the saint was reattached at the forearm. The copper is tarnished inside the vessel and on the reverse. There are rings and a string for mounting the piece.
"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."