Lot 307
  • 307

SPANISH OR PORTUGUESE, 17TH CENTURYPAIR OF BUSTS OF A FEMALE SAINT AND SAINT JEROME |

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • polychromed wood ; the female Saint with glass eyes
  • Wood
  • 30 x 23 cm et 28 x 20 cm ; 11 3/4 x 9 in. and 11 x 7 3/4 in.

Provenance

Vente Cabral, Lisbonne, 11 mai 2009, lot 210 et 211

Condition

- The female Saint: There is some non-active worming to the base, notably to the lower edges to the back. A few vertical splits are visible in some places consistent with the material. - St Jeremy: His proper right arm and the fingers of his proper left hand are lost. The rim of his hat appears to have been retouched.
"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."