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French, Limoges, first third 13th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Pair of plaques with apostles
- champléve enamel on parcel-gilt copper
- French, Limoges, first third 13th century
Provenance
Kofler-Truniger Collection, Lucerne, Before 1964-1971;
Sotheby's New York, 20 November 1997, lot 29
Sotheby's New York, 20 November 1997, lot 29
Exhibited
Sammlung E. und M. Kofler-Truniger, Luzern, Kunsthaus, Zurich 1964;
Mittelalterliche Kunst der Sammlung Kofler-Truniger, Luzern, Suermondt Ludwig Museum, Aachen 1961;
The Keir Collection, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 1983
Mittelalterliche Kunst der Sammlung Kofler-Truniger, Luzern, Suermondt Ludwig Museum, Aachen 1961;
The Keir Collection, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 1983
Literature
Schnitzer, Bloch & Ratton, Email, Goldschmiede und Metallarbeiten, Europaisches Mittelalter Sammlung E. und M. Kofler-Truniger, II, 1965, E56, pl. 39
Condition
Each with some surface abrasions and very minor loss to enamel. Each have four holes for attachment. Minor rubbing to gilding. Otherwise very good condition.
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.