- 14
Spanish, 14th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Saint Michael weighing the souls
- gilt and polychromed poplar
- Spanish, 14th century
with an old label to the reverse inscribed: -107-
Condition
There is wear to the polychromy and gilding throughout and it is possible that the polychromy at the face is partially refreshed. The proper right hand and lower arm are lost, as is a section of the scales on the viewers left side. There are losses to the front of the base on the proper right and proper left side due to non-active worming, and the proper right foot is loose and attached to the sculpture with a pin. There are spaces and holes at the back of the sculpture probably for lost wings. There is a hole in the proper right arm at the top to the forehead. There are also some small holes to the drapery. There is a stable split to the wood consistent with age, to drapery at the front including to the elgs. There is a filled hole at the top of the proper left arm. Otherwise the condition is stable.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
X. Company, I. Puig and J. Tarragona, Exposició Pulchra: Centenari de la creació del Museu 1893-1993, cat. Museu Diocesà de Lleida, Llieda, 1993, p. 132, no. 208
X. Company, I. Puig and J. Tarragona, Exposició Pulchra: Centenari de la creació del Museu 1893-1993, cat. Museu Diocesà de Lleida, Llieda, 1993, p. 132, no. 208
The present lot is offered with a Radiocarbon dating measurement report (ref. no. RCD-8693) prepared by J. Walker of RCD Lockinge, which states that the wood dates between 1213 to 1280 (95% confidence interval).