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AN AUSTRIAN GILT AND PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON LATE 15TH CENTURY, TIROLEAN
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- St. George conquering satan
- gilt and painted wood, on later octagonal wood base
- height of figure 12 in.
- 30.4 cm
- Austrian, late 15th century
on later wood base.
Provenance
A. S. Drey, Munich
Condition
Some worming throughout. Some small restoration including dragon's tail. The front of his proper right foot is probably reattached. His proper right forearm is reattached. Blade lacking. Otherwise small losses, chipping polychromy, and some areas of refreshed polychromy and consolidation. Lovely quality. Some remains of early paint.
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.