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Important Crucifix, France, vers 1700
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Important Crucifix
- en ivoire ; sur une croix en bois noirci ; dans un cadre d'époque en bois sculpté et doré à décor de têtes d'angelots
- Haut. (Christ) 63 cm; haut. (cadre) 139 cm
- Height (Christ) 24 3/4 in; height (frame) 54 2/3 in
le visage incliné vers son épaule gauche, la bouche entrouverte laissant apparaître les dents et la langue, les yeux mi-clos, le périzonium drapé autour des hanches et retenu par une cordelette, l'index et le majeur des deux mains déployés en un geste de bénédiction
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
H.-G. Tardy, Les Ivoires. Evolution décorative du Ier siècle à nos jours, Paris, 1966, p. 80.
P. Malgouyres, Ivoires de la Renaissance et des Temps modernes, Paris, 2010, p. 52.
H.-G. Tardy, Les Ivoires. Evolution décorative du Ier siècle à nos jours, Paris, 1966, p. 80.
P. Malgouyres, Ivoires de la Renaissance et des Temps modernes, Paris, 2010, p. 52.
Condition
Very good condition overall. The arms have been carved separately, joints are visible on both shoulders. Some yellow discolouring to the ivory at several places. A few vertical fissures to his shoulders and legs, consistent with age. Good period frame with some joints visible and some worming. Very attractive piece.
"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
Le modelé du corps du Christ, au torse longiligne, et le traitement ondoyant de sa chevelure et de sa barbe résument parfaitement les caractéristiques du crucifix français sous le règne de Louis XIV. Cet ivoire se rapproche notamment du Crucifix en ivoire sculptué de la Sacristie de Savigny dans l'Allier (cf. H.-G. Tardy, op. cit.) et présente également de grandes similitudes stylistiques avec un Christ en croix conservé au musée du Louvre (inv. OA 5358 (cf. P. Malgouyres, op. cit.).