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Grand ostensoir en vermeil serti d'emaux, emeraudes et perles de differentes formes, apparemment non poinconne, probablement Perou, fin du XVIIe siecle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Grand ostensoir en vermeil serti d'emaux, emeraudes et perles de differentes formes, apparemment non poinconne, probablement Perou, fin du XVIIe siecle
- Haut. 63, 5 cm, 4 430g ; 25in, 142oz 8dwt
reposant sur une base carrée à quatre pieds en volute sommés d'une feuille, le fût appliqué de volutes, la partie supérieure en forme de soleil rayonnant sertie de perles et d'émeraudes (taillées et en cabochons)
on a square base supported by four leaf-capped scroll supports, bracketted stem, the detachable sunburst applied with variously shaped pearls and emeralds (cut and cabochons), enamelled panels throughout
on a square base supported by four leaf-capped scroll supports, bracketted stem, the detachable sunburst applied with variously shaped pearls and emeralds (cut and cabochons), enamelled panels throughout
Condition
the yellow enamel to upper part and stem is different and it seems conceivable that the two may have been associated in the 17th century. Some pearls missing and some restoration to terminals of sunburst, otherwise in good condition, very beautiful object.
"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
Les panneaux d'émaux bleus et verts ceints d'une bordure dentelée ainsi que le soleil rayonnant formé de volutes en C feuillagé et ajourés sont des éléments clés des monstrances baroques du Pérou. Un modèle semblable fut vendu chez Christie's New York, Important Silver, 19 Octobre 2010, lot 50. Un autre modèle, conservé au Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (32.100.231a), est attribué à Diego de Atienziam, orfèvre espagnol qui vécut et travailla à Lima au XVIIe siècle. La partie en soleil rayonnant se termine habituellement en forme de perle, il semble beaucoup plus rare qu'elle soit, comme ici, ornée de véritables perles.
The green and blue enamelled panels with frilly borders and the sunburst rays formed as pierced leafy C-scrolls are typical elements of Baroque monstrances from Peru. A similar example was sold at Christie's New York, Important Silver, 19 October 2010, lot 50. Another one is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (32.100.231a). The latter is attributed to Diego de Atienziam a Spanish goldsmith who was active in Lima in the mid-17th centuy. The sunburts usually terminate in pearl-shaped finials and they seem rarer to be actually applied with real pearls.
The green and blue enamelled panels with frilly borders and the sunburst rays formed as pierced leafy C-scrolls are typical elements of Baroque monstrances from Peru. A similar example was sold at Christie's New York, Important Silver, 19 October 2010, lot 50. Another one is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (32.100.231a). The latter is attributed to Diego de Atienziam a Spanish goldsmith who was active in Lima in the mid-17th centuy. The sunburts usually terminate in pearl-shaped finials and they seem rarer to be actually applied with real pearls.