- 741
GROUP OF ARMS AND ARMOUR, 16TH CENTURY AND LATER
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- iron
- Height of longest halberd 109 1/2 in.
Comprising a rivetted cabasset helmet, Italian, late 16th century; a rivetted breast plate, probably 16th century; and three decorative halberds, 16th century, one halberd initialed AH to both sides and struck with a maker's mark. 5 pieces.
Provenance
The halberds: Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, New Jersey;
Sotheby's, New York, January 11, 1994, lot 362.
The helmet: Frank J. Kravic;
Roy and Betsey Thompson, Glastonbury, Connecticut.
The breast plate: Roy and Betsey Thompson, Glastonbury, Connecticut.
Sotheby's, New York, January 11, 1994, lot 362.
The helmet: Frank J. Kravic;
Roy and Betsey Thompson, Glastonbury, Connecticut.
The breast plate: Roy and Betsey Thompson, Glastonbury, Connecticut.
Condition
Gallery inspection recommended. Halberds with losses and much wear. Helmet with major trauma and loss to the top.
OTHER HALBREDS 102 1/2 in., 96 1/2 in.
HELMET 7 in. high
BREAST PLATE 16 in. high
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.