- 418
Spanish, late 17th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Devotional pendant with a monstrance surrounded by columns
- partially enamelled gold, set with glass
- Spanish, late 17th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the pendant is very good with some wear and minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some scratching to the glass and some rubbing to the enamel flowers to the sides and underside of the pendant. There are two chips to the edge of one of the glass mounts.
"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
Compare a pendant formerly in the Melvin Gutman Collection, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 17 October 1969, lot 72, and one in the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, Madrid (inv. no. 1.563).
RELATED LITERATURE
L. Arbeteta (ed.), La joyería española de Felipe II a Alfonso XIII en los museos estatales, Madrid, 1998, p. 155, no. 109
RELATED LITERATURE
L. Arbeteta (ed.), La joyería española de Felipe II a Alfonso XIII en los museos estatales, Madrid, 1998, p. 155, no. 109