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Dans le style du XIVe siècle Chef-reliquaire de Saint-Polycarpe
Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Chef-reliquaire de Saint-Polycarpe
- poinçon de la ville de Perpignan deux fois répété
- en argent et vermeil repoussés et gravés, la polychromie probablement postérieure; sur une base en cuivre doré et gravé, ornée de plaques en émail cloisonné du XIXe siècle
- 23 x 24 x 21 cm; 9 by 9 1/2 by 8 1/3 in.
le Saint représenté en buste, vêtu de la chasuble fermée par un mors orfévré et émaillé aux armes de la famille Beauteville d'azur à trois coquilles d'or, surmontées d'un lambel
Literature
Trésor d'orfèvrerie des églises du Roussillon et du Languedoc méditerranéen, église Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne, 1954, n° 68, ill. planche 86.
Condition
The silver repoussé reliquary bust made in two attached elements: shoulders and head. The bishop's hat missing. His hair, beard and collar with probably original gilding, whereas polychrome paint probably later, with some wear consistent with age and handling. Silver stamps visible to both shoulders. The shoulders with remains of red and blue paint. The enamel broche possibely later.
The 19th century gilt copper and champlevé enamels base with some wear to the gilding.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Il s'agit d'une copie du buste reliquaire toujours en place à l'église de la Purification, à Sainte Polycarpe (Languedoc Roussillon) qui avait figuré à l'exposition de 1935 (Le chef Exposition des Arts religieux Audois, n° 151) et de 1954 (Trésor d'orfèvrerie des églises du Roussillon et du Languedoc méditerranéen, église Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne, n° 68).