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A South German painted and carved giltwood altar niche circa 1656
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- pine, paint
- niche 126cm. high, 106cm. wide, 22cm. deep; 4ft. 1¾in., 3ft. 5¾in., 8¾in.; predella 105cm. high, 166cm. wide; 3ft. 5½in., 5ft. 5½in.
the base with gilt dedication text and dated 1656; together with a German carved and painted predella section decorated with angel caryatids and foliate strapwork, 17th century (2)
Condition
Sold as seen. In attic condition and as such with various old marks, scratches and losses commensurate with age and use. We recommend viewing in the galleries. Please go to the Sotheby's website or contact a member of the department for more details.
"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
The dedication can be translated as follows: "On the 20th July 1656 Herr Tittus Johan Carl Lindner commissioned and erected this altar in in honour of the King and Kaiser (...), his dear wife Anna Barbara Lindnerin, née Fisherin, to God, God Mother, and to St. John the Evangelist, St. John the Baptist as well as all other dear saints."