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French, Limoges, 13th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Applique from a casket with a coat of arms
- partially gilt and champlevé enamelled copper
- French, Limoges, 13th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the applique is good with wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is rubbing to the gilding and there are some small nicks to the surface, particularly along the outer edge and on the reverse. There are losses to the floral edge at the top and underside. There are a few minor losses to the enamel, including to the green on the far right and the red in the point of the shield and on the right. Four holes along the edge are meant for mounting.
"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
Similar appliques can be found on the Coffret de Saint Louis in the Louvre (inv. no. MS 253) and the Coffre de Jean de Montmirail in the Abbey of Longpont, both exhibited in L'Oeuvre de Limoges. Emaux limousins du Moyen Age, exh. cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris/ Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Paris, 1995, pp. 360-363 and 376-378, nos. 124 and 134.