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Probably Anglo-Saxon, 9th/10th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- a gritstone fragment
carved in relief with interlacing tracery, mounted on metal stand
Provenance
Found near Leek, Staffordshire
Condition
Remainder of lichen in the cracks. Weathered as is evident in the catalogue photograph. The colour is much pinker than it appears in the photograph.
Drilled and fitted with steel rod to stand upright.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present fragment was probably originally part of a cross shaft. It was found near Leek in Staffordshire where the orange-pink gritstone is the local stone and can be found in buldings in the area. The abbey of Dieulacres was founded there in 1214 on the site of the earlier chapel of St. Mary the Virgin.