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German or English, after 1527
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- St. Anthony Abbot and St. Mathurinus
- stained glass, lead
numbered with paint in the lower right corner: 2018 and 2024; between two sheets of perspex in a wood frame
Provenance
Probably parish church of Compton Verney, Warwickshire, circa 1527
Chapel at Compton Verney, Warwickshire, 1852
Christie's London, 30 July 1931, lot 144A
Sotheby's New York, 23 September 1998, lot 126
Literature
F. Sydney Eden, Ancient Stained and Painted Glass, Cambridge, 1933, pp. 114-119
Condition
Although both panels are in stable condition there are losses to the leading and cracks consistent with age. The clear sections around the figures are all replacements. There is some scratching to the perspex sheets.
St. Mathurinus has a crack restored with tape to the top left corner. There are losses to the leading at the proper left schoulder. The top left window of St Anthony is cracked throughout and has a loss to it. The window under this has a crack as does the clear window on the right side. A piece of leading was lost in the beard.
"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."