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Attributed to the workshop of Rodrigo Alemán (active 1485 - died before 1512), Spanish, Toledo, circa 1490
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- misericord with a lion
- walnut, on a metal stand
- Spanish, Toledo, circa 1490
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good. There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. A section on the right at the back has been reattached, with a slight loss at the top. The middle section of the creature's tail has been lost. There is also a small loss the the foliage on the left. A section of the creatures proper left arm has been reattached. There are several slightly visible plugs, including two at the top and three at the reverse. There are six small drill holes and two metal hooks to the reverse. There is some crackelature and abrasion to the surface, including at the sides of the top towards the back. There are a number of stable splits, including a more prominent one running across the creature's body.
"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
The present misericord compares closely with the work of Rodrigo Alemán, principally his creatures from the choirstalls in the cathedrals at Toledo and Ciudad Rodrigo. Note particularly the lion from the choirstall in Toledo which exhibits a similarly styled mane and comparably modelled claws and teeth (Heim, op. cit. p. 107, no. 38).
RELATED LITERATURE
D. Heim, Rodrigo Alemán und die Toledaner Skulptur um 1500, Kiel, 2006, pp. 69-148
RELATED LITERATURE
D. Heim, Rodrigo Alemán und die Toledaner Skulptur um 1500, Kiel, 2006, pp. 69-148