Lot 315
  • 315

North Italian, circa 1400

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • processional cross
  • silver and gilt copper-mounted wood
  • North Italian, circa 1400

Provenance

Property from the Estates of Arthur and W. Sévérine Frankel, Sotheby's New York, January 22, 2004, lot 153

Condition

Dents, cracks, surface abrasions, losses, and remounting throughout. Some cracks repaired, such as scroll and head of bull on reverse. Some later patches of gilt copper around cross. Several holes without nails indicating remounting on original wood. Corpus of same origin but perhaps associated. Bottom sleeve below orb later.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.