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French, Limoges, 13th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- incense burner
- champlevé enamelled and partially-gilt copper, numbered on the underside of the lid: 310 in white paint and No 422 in black ink; numbered on the underside: 81454 in red ink
Provenance
Alfred Rütschi Collection, sold Galerie Fischer, 5 September 1931, lot 15
Condition
Overall the condition of the incense burner is good. There is wear and some minor dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is some slight bending to the copper, particularly to the lid. Where the lid has bent there is an area of loss to the enamel. The pin of the hinge may have been replaced. There are other small losses to the enamel. There is a small area of greening where the foot joins the vessel.
"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."