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SPANISH, 17TH / 18TH CENTURYA PAIR OF SMALL RELIQUARY BUSTS OF SAINT ANTHONY AND SAINT FRANCIS, TOGETHER WITH A SMALL RELIQUARY BUST OF A FEMALE SAINT |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- pair: 23 x 13 cm, 9 x 5 in. ; female saint: 16,5 x 9 cm, 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
polychromed and gilt wood ; the pair with painted marbled socles and the female Saint with a pearl earing and glass eyes
Condition
- St Antony and St Francis: There are is some splitting to the wood consistent with the material. The gilding may have been refreshed. A drilling hole visible to the top of each head where the now-lost halos were attached. St Anthony's attribute is missing. - Female Saint: Her proper right forearm and one of her earrings are lost.
"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."