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SOUTH GERMAN, CIRCA 1500 | Lifesize Corpus of Christ
Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Lifesize Corpus of Christ
- polychrome wood with traces of gilding
- height of corpus 70 by 67 3/4 in.; 178 by 172 cm.; the later cross 72 by 108 in.; 274 by 183 cm.
Provenance
A. Scheidhocher, Munich;
Joseph Brummer, New York;
His sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1949, lot 429 (purchased through Rosenbach Galleries, Philadelphia)
Joseph Brummer, New York;
His sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1949, lot 429 (purchased through Rosenbach Galleries, Philadelphia)
Literature
I. N. Zieget, History of the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial: The Sanctuary, the Art School, 1886-1956, Philadelphia, 1956, nos. 17 and 28, illus.;
Joan A. Holladay and Susan L. Ward, Gothic Sculpture in America. III. The Museums of New York and Pennsylvania, The International Center of Medieval Art, New York, 2016, no. 156, pp. 253-4
Joan A. Holladay and Susan L. Ward, Gothic Sculpture in America. III. The Museums of New York and Pennsylvania, The International Center of Medieval Art, New York, 2016, no. 156, pp. 253-4
Condition
Beautifully carved, beautiful anatomical detail. Very small losses throughout and losses to paint throughout. Remainders of gilding and polychromy. Some age cracks including a crack through his neck and all the way through the back, but it is stable and head is secure. Some fingers have been reattached and some toes. Drapery on proper right side has a crack and was reattached. Otherwise, there are small losses and small patches of inpainting. Would benefit from cleaning. Beautiful quality.
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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.