FRENCH, MAINE WORKSHOPS, LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURYSAINT MARK |

polychromed terracotta a flower on a circle engraved to the back

The two hands are lost. There are losses along the edges of the base, with larger losses to the two front corners, and to the high points in some places. The attribute in his proper left hand is lost. There is a chip to the tip of the lion's muzzle and to its proper left ear and paw. Whitish clay consistent with the type of clay available in the Maine area. The terracotta hollowed with two openings visible to the back and a third one on the back of St Mark's head. A few firing fissures are visible in some places consistent with the material. A few green glaze drippings (on the lion's head and on St Mark's proper left ear for instance) are visible in some places due to the firing of the piece with other eathernware pieces, as expected for a terracotta made by a workshop in Maine.
"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."