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reliquaire en vermeil, argent, et pierres, non poinconne, travail probablement gothique
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- reliquaire en vermeil, argent, et pierres, non poinconne, travail probablement gothique
- silver, wood, ruby, saphires, garntes, spinel, beryl, quartz, seed pearls
- Haut. 43 cm, 17in
l'âme en bois, la feuille d'argent travaillée sur une àme en bois et imitant le tissu, ornée de plusieurs pierres précieuses et semi-précieuses dont un rubis, des saphires, un grenat, une spinelle, un béryl, et plusieurs quartz, ceints de perles, la relique (manquante) dans une niche au couvercle probablement en cristal de roche
sheet silver tooled to simulate fabric laid onto wood core, fitted with stamped bands and various gemstones, including a ruby, saphires, a garnet, a spinel, a beryl and several quartzes in seed pearl surrounds, the relic (lacking) in recess with most probable rock crystal cover
sheet silver tooled to simulate fabric laid onto wood core, fitted with stamped bands and various gemstones, including a ruby, saphires, a garnet, a spinel, a beryl and several quartzes in seed pearl surrounds, the relic (lacking) in recess with most probable rock crystal cover
Provenance
Ancienne Collection Michael Wellby
Condition
small losses to sheet scrollwork and some repinning, some seed pearls lacking but mostly existing
"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
Pour un reliquaire en argent et vermeil de Saint Gildas présentant des bords estampés de façon similaire et une main rivetée de façon aussi simple, datant des XIIIe-XIVe siècles, probablement de Vannes (Bretagne), voir Les Orfèvres de basse Bretagne, Les Cahiers du Patrimoine, 1994, p. 211.
For a parcel-gilt silver reliquary of St Gildas with similarly stamped borders and crudely riveted hand, from the 13th- 14th century, probably Vannes (Brittany), see Les Orfèvres de basse Bretagne, Les Cahiers du Patrimoine, 1994, p. 211.