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A rare set of Three English carved oak Panels early 16th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 39.5cm. high, 22cm. wide; 1ft. 3½in., 8¾in.
the central panel depicting the crowned fleur-de-lys badge of King Edward III, the other panels with portcullis, one with the Tudor badge incorporating the red rose of Lancaster and the other panel with the white rose of York, each with rope twist surround
Condition
Attractive patination, ageing and wear. Some scuffing and fragmenting commensurate with age. One rose panel with splits and loss of moulding at surmount with fragmenting. Lower border with chipping and wear. The reverse applied with partial paper and tape. The other rose panel with loose and worn old fracture to surmount. With paper attached to the reverse on this site. The remaining panel with old filled aperture in left rope twist border. An interesting group that would probably have been part of a chest.
"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
A portcullis motif is used and could well represent the Beaufort family, whose badge this was. If this is the case the panels could come from a chest associated with Raglan Castle, Chepstow, the seat of the Beaufort family.