Alabarda barocca e scudo circolare Venezia, secoli XVI-XVII

l'alabarda da parata con leoni rampanti di profilo alla base, incisa con angeli; lo scudo in legno ricoperto con il tessuto originale molto consunto

GLAVE: dirty, worn on the edge. The material covering the wooden support with the extensive losses. the iron base added. THE SHIELD: the metal dirty and with extensive rust. The material covering the timber with extensive overall losses. The geometrical bending with extensive losses. The wood with minor chips on the a long the edge and with cracks throughout.
"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."

Delle alabarde simili sono conservate nel Museo Correr di Venezia. Uno scudo simile si trova nella Armeria di Palazzo Ducale a Venezia