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Grain de chapelet en forme de Tête de Janus France ou Allemagne, XVI ou XVIIE siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Grain de chapelet en forme de Tête de Janus
- tête à trois faces en ivoire
- Haut. 4.5 cm
- Height 1¾ in
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
G. Laue (ed.), Memento Mori, cat.exp. Kunstkammer Georg Laue, Munich, nos. 13, 27, 28, pp. 64-5, 78-9, 158-9
G. Laue (ed.), Memento Mori, cat.exp. Kunstkammer Georg Laue, Munich, nos. 13, 27, 28, pp. 64-5, 78-9, 158-9
Condition
Overall the condition of the ivory is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is minor stable splitting to the ivory, consistent with the material. There are two holes, to the top and underside (slight marks around the hole to the underside). The ivory is numbered 12 (?) the underside.
"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
Cet ivoire est très proche d'une tête à trois faces en ivoire au Metropolitan Museum, New York (inv. no. 17.190.306).