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France, seconde moitié du XVIe siècle Poire à poudre figurant la Conversion de Saint Paul
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Poire à poudre figurant la Conversion de Saint Paul
- inscrit SAULLE. SAULLE. QUID. ME. PERSEQUERIS.
- bois de cerf sculpté et montures en métal argenté
- Long. 30 cm; length 11 4/5 in.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Frédéric Spitzer; puis par descendance.
Literature
BIBLIOGRAPHIE
Catalogue Spitzer, vol. VI, p. 86, n° 406.
Catalogue Spitzer, vol. VI, p. 86, n° 406.
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
M. Truseted, Baroque and later ivories, Londres, 2013, p. 397; Ph. Malgouyres, Ivoires de la Renaissance et des Temps modernes. La collection du musée du Louvre, Paris, 2010, pp. 226-231.
Condition
Minor surface dirt in the crevices. There appear to be old fillings at several places and remains of two metal attachements to each side with dark spots to the edges which may be minor damages through fire. The metal mounts rusty and oxidized.
"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
"Saule, saule, quid me persequeri" ("Saul, saul, pourquoi me persécutes-tu?") furent les paroles de Jésus à Saint Paul lorsque que ce dernier - ébloui par la lumière divine - tomba à terre de sa monture. (Acte des Apôtres, 9,3-19). Des poires à poudres comparables se trouvent au Victoria & Ablert museum (inv. n° 393 et 394); plusieurs autres au musée du Louvre.