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German, Cologne, late 12th/first half 13th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- a group of bone reliefs
composed of four standing figures of saints two inscribed, MATEVS and D?MINVS PETRI, four columns and a section of arcading inscribed IVLAS +DIDO VENVS +IVNO, mounted on modern metal stand
Provenance
Sotheby's London 11 December 1980 lot 31
Literature
M. Miller, ed., Kölner Schatzbaukasten, die Grosse Kölner Beinschnitzwerkstatt des 12 Jahrhunderts, exh. cat. Hessichen Landesmuseum Darmstadt and Schnütgen Museum Köln (Mainz, 1997) no.39
Condition
Overall condition good consistent with age. The fragments which have been attractively mounted on a modern stand, are discoloured as can be seen in the catalogue. Second column from the left has two horizontal fine fissures and was most probably in three sections. Second column from right has been broken at mid point.
"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
These reliefs would orginally have been pinned to a reliquary casket and are discussed in the 1997 Darmstadt and Cologne exhibition catalogue when their whereabouts were unknown. When offered in 1980 they were combined with two further columns, a further section of arcading and further small fragments, which have since been separated from their counterparts.
RELATED LITERATURE
A.von Euw, Elfenbeinarbeiten von der Spatantike bis zum hohen Mittelalter, exh. cat. Liebighaus Museum Alter Plastik (Frankfurt, 1976) no. 25