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NETHERLANDISH, 15TH CENTURY, | Casket
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Casket
- bone inlaid on a wooden core; with wrought iron lock
- 6,2 x 16,2 x 19,2 cm; 2 7/16 by 6 3/8 by 7 1/2 in.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
D. Gaborit-Chopin, Louvre, Ivoires médiévaux Ve-XVe siècle, Paris, 2003, pp. 528-531.
D. Gaborit-Chopin, Louvre, Ivoires médiévaux Ve-XVe siècle, Paris, 2003, pp. 528-531.
Condition
In overall good condition with minor scratches and surface dirt, notably in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. A few minor chips are visible along the edges with more consistent lacks to the lower corners - to one vertical angle. There are a few fissures to the ban elements consistent with the material and a few splits to the inlays, with joints visible. Small circular holes are visible to several plaques, probably for new nails. The wrought iron lock with some rust. One wooden border inside the casket is partly missing and the red velvet upholstery fairly worn.
"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
The chessboard at the underside of this type of casket traditionally designated them as game boxes. They are nowadays considered to be wedding caskets, decorated with courtly and hunting scenes. A number of them are in museums, including one in the Louvre Museum (inv. no. MRR 80) and one in Cluny (inv. no. CL15348). Another one, very similar, was sold by Sotheby's London, 5th December 2017 (lot 35).