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Pietà Flandres, vers 1670, entourage de Matthieu van Beveren (1630-90)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Pietà
- en ivoire sculpté en haut relief; posé sur un socle en bois doré recouvert de velours
- Haut. 15 cm; larg. 10 cm
- Height 5 2/3 in; width 3 2/3 in
habillée d'une longue robe à plis profonds, sa tête recouverte d'un voile retombant sur les épaules, la Vierge lève les bras en désespoir déplorant le Christ, allongé à ses pieds
Literature
RÉFÉRENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
M. Lefftz, Sculpture en Belgique 1000 - 1800, Bruxelles, 2001, p. 154, fig. 74.; C.Theuerkauff, 'Addenda to the small-scale sculpture of Matthieu van Beveren of Antwerp,' Metropolitan Museum Journal 23, 1989, pp. 126, 129 (figs. 1, 7-8).
M. Lefftz, Sculpture en Belgique 1000 - 1800, Bruxelles, 2001, p. 154, fig. 74.; C.Theuerkauff, 'Addenda to the small-scale sculpture of Matthieu van Beveren of Antwerp,' Metropolitan Museum Journal 23, 1989, pp. 126, 129 (figs. 1, 7-8).
Condition
Overall the condition of the ivory is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are small losses to several of the fingers, including to Christ's proper right little finger and to his proper left thumb; also to the Virgin's proper left little finger. There are a few very small chips and abrasions, including to the edges of the ivory base, which is glued to the relief (some areas of visible glue). There is minor wear to the mount.
"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
Une Pietà en ivoire très similaire à la notre réalisée par Matthieu Van Beveren vers 1670, est conservée au musée d'Art et Histoire à Bruxelles.