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SOUTHERN GERMAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY | Relief with the Holy Family
估價
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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描述
- Relief with the Holy Family
- faintly incised to the reverse: Thiess. and with an old label to the reverse inscribed in ink: No1346 / A. OLKN. / V. YKRB and with remnants of another label inscribed: Ih.
- ivory, in a gilt and ebonised wood frame
- ivory: 12cm., 4¾in.frame: 22.5 by 20cm., 8 7/8 by 7 7/8 in.
Condition
Overall, the condition is very good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is minor stable splitting to the ivory, consistent with the material, including to the bottom edge and to the Child's arm. There is some yellowing to the ivory at the back. There is evidence of past worming to the wood frame, in particular to the top edge. There are minor losses to the wood frame, in particular to the gilt wood on the bottom right. There is wear to the gilding throughout.
"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."