South Netherlandish, 18th century

together with a South Netherlandish framed ivory corpus, 18th/ 19th century and a South Netherlandish or French ivory relief of a Satyr and Bacchante, 18th/ 19th century

oak relief:
M. Le Carpentier, France;
his sale, M. Mannheim, Paris, 14 May 1866, lot 91

Oak relief: Overall the condition of the relief is good with wear and minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some wear to the carving at the high points, including the faces. The surface of the wood is slightly dry. There are a few losses, including to the proper left arm of the man holding the woman at the front, the proper right hand of the turbaned man with a beard at the front, the forearm of the man standing behind the tree, and a few further hands and feet. There are also a few small losses to the branches and leaves of the tree. There is a small stable split to the wood running from the top of the portico down to the group of figures in the centre of the scene; some glue residue is visible in this area. The wood frame is in good condition with some wear to the paint. There are a few minor losses to the carved decorations, and some of the joints at the corners are slightly open but stable. Ivory relief: Overall the condition of the ivory is good with dirt and some wear to the surface consistent with age, with particular dirt in the crevices. There is some minor stable splitting, consistent with the material, particularly at the back. There is a very small opening at the satyr's proper left lower leg. Ivory corpus: Overall the condition of the ivory is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is particular dirt to the hair and the perizonium. There is minor hairline splitting consistent with the material, notably at the chest and the legs. The ivory is composed in sections; original stable joints are visible at the shoulders. The INRI plaque may be later. The wood frame is in good condition with some wear to the paint and gilding and minor non-active worming, particularly at the corner.
"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."