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A Spanish Colonial silver-gilt and enamel monstrance, probably Peruvian, mid 17th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- apparently unmarked
- Silver, gilt, enamel
- height 25 in.
- 63.5cm
of substantial weight, square base raised on leafy scroll feet, multi-sectional stem applied with square brackets, the detachable glazed chamber with an openwork scroll areole, all set with green and yellow enamel panels and bosses
Provenance
La Colección Peregrina Virreinal, Fundación de Arte Sacro Antonio Roig-Ferré, San Juan
Condition
two enamel panels missing, two scroll mounts pushed down and need to be straightened, overall good condition
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Related monstrances can be seen in churches in Gordejuela, Bilbao, and Lima, including three by Luis de Lezana of Cuzco from the last quarter of the 17th century, illustrated in the catalogue Orfebreria Hispanoamericana, Museum de America, Madrid, 1986, pp 44-54.