- 128
North Italian, circa 1600
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- a painted terracotta bust of Christ
shoulders draped
Condition
Overall condition good with some original polychrome visible beneath later retouching. The top of His head has a circular aperture , possibly a vent for firing or alternatively for the attachment of a halo.
"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 bust is typical of late sixteenth and early seventeenth century Italian demi figures of Christ as Ecce Homo intended to incite both devotion and piety.
A thermoluminescence test has been carried out by Oxford Authentication yielding the result that the terracotta was fired between 300 and 500 years ago.
A thermoluminescence test has been carried out by Oxford Authentication yielding the result that the terracotta was fired between 300 and 500 years ago.