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A NORTH ITALIAN NIELLO-MOUNTED, ENGRAVED GILT-COPPER PROCESSIONAL CROSS 15th Century, Tuscan
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- copper
- height 25 1/2 in.
- 65 cm
on a worn red velvet covered wood base.
Provenance
Emmanuel Chalandon, Lyons
Frank Gair Macomber, Boston
Frank Gair Macomber, Boston
Condition
Standard surface abrasions, small dents, and rubbing to gilding commensurate with age. Old soldering at join of metal on lower most section. The five ivory roundels on the reverse have been removed. Fine quality and otherwise overall very good condition. The base: covered in completely worn red velvet.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.