- 40
English, Nottingham, 15th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Relief of Saint Paul
- alabaster, with some traces of gilding and polychromy, on a modern metal stand
- English, Nottingham, 15th century
inscribed on the reverse: ... a la terre ... souhait ... aussi 4 Janvier 1993 in pencil on the reverse
Provenance
Galerie Heim, Paris, c. 1910
private collection, France, 1993;
with Kunstzalen A. Vecht;
private collection, London
private collection, France, 1993;
with Kunstzalen A. Vecht;
private collection, London
Condition
Overall the condition of the alabaster is good with wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are some chips to the edges and the handle of the sword. There is some naturally occurring veining consistent with material and there is a naturally occurring stable fissure visible along the chest. There is scratching around the fixing point of the mount on the reverse, which is screwed into the material. The mount is loose on the underside.
The modern metal stand is in excellent condition.
"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."