Lot 26
  • 26

SWISS, 15TH CENTURY AND LATER | Armorial Panel and a Panel with an Angel

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Armorial Panel and a Panel with an Angel
  • the larger panel with a label to the frame inscribed: [...]ovenance château Gräpplung s/ Flums / [...]t Gall. Chapelle St Jacques.
  • stained glass, in modern wood frames
  • 34 by 50cm., 13 3/8  by 19 5/8 in. and 26.5 by 36.5cm., 10 3/8  by 14 3/8 in. overall
  • Swiss, 15th century and later

Provenance

By repute Gräpplang Castle, Flums, St Gallen, Switzerland;
private collection, Switzerland

Condition

The glass panels are largely intact, with dirt and wear to the surfaces. The glass panels are likely to be a marriage, and some of the panels are later replacements, such as the majority of the corners of the larger panel. Some of the panels around the head could also be later. There is a split in the glass at the angel's face. There is some pitting to the glass. The accompanying 16th century panel is generally in good condition. The red glass with arabesques is associated. There is general wear to the decoration. There is some pitting and air bubbles to the glass. The upper colourless glass is marked '4'.
"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.
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