Lot 391
  • 391

Italian, probably Rome, circa 1700

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Christ at the Column
  • partially gilt silver, on a later turned ebony socle
  • Italian, probably Rome, circa 1700

Condition

Overall the condition of the silver is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some minor tarnishing to the silver, in particular around the crevices. There are a few nicks and scratches, notably to Christ's back and arms. There is some warping to the aureole halo and minor losses to two of the rays. The turned ebony socle is in very good condition with minor dirt and wear.
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Catalogue Note

RELATED LITERATURE
V. Avery, Renaissance and Baroque Bronzes from the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, London, 2002, pp. 159-160
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