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Brabant, Bruxelles, vers 1500 Christ aux liens
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Christ aux liens
- en noyer sculpté
- Haut. 31,5 cm; height 12 1/3 in.
Literature
A. Huysmans, La Sculpture des Pays-Bas méridionaux et de la Principauté de Liège. XVe et XVIe siècles. Musée royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Bruxelles, pp. 76-77, n° 29.
Condition
Good condition overall all with superficial surface dirt, especially to the crevices, and minor chips visible at several places, consistent with age and handling. Some worming visible all over the surface, especially to the lower part of the piece. A few splits to the wood visible at several places. The front lower right corner has been replaced, including the tips of the two feet of the Christ. The rope has been reattached at several places. His back shows the original traces of the saw and a remnant of an old metallic peg where the piece was probably attached. A dent to the left is probably a trace of an old fixation as well.
"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
Ce sujet, caractéristique de la sculpture du Brabant, notamment du Hainaut, à la fin du XVe et au début du XVIe siècle, s'inspire de gravures largement diffusées au nord de l'Europe. Notre composition peut ainsi être rapprochée de la planche n° 5 de la Passion du Christ par Martin Schongauer (1450-1491), gravée vers 1480-83. On remarque notamment le soin apporté au traitement de la chevelure en fines boucles, du manteau en plis profonds, ainsi que de la corde enlaçant ses mains et ses pieds.