- 31
Allemagne du Sud, Rhénanie ou Souabe, XIIe siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Corpus Cristo Vivo
- figure d'applique cuivre repoussé et doré ; sur un fond en velours rouge
On y joint une figure d'Ange, France, XIIIe siècle (les ailes manquantes), en cuivre doré et repoussé ; sur un socle en marbre - bronze
- Haut. 12,5 et 11 cm; height 4 15/16 in. and 4 5/16 in.
Literature
P. Bloch, Romanische Bronzekruzifixe, Berlin, Deutscher Verlag für Kunstwissenschaft, 1992, pp. 9 et 39.
Condition
Cristo Vivo:
Fairly good condition overall with wear to the gilding consistent with age and handling. Some oxidation and Verdegris visible at several places, mainly to the back. A cast flaw visible under the Christ's knees and two smaller ones to both sides of his neck, at the junction with his hair.
Angel:
Fairly good condition with minor wear to the gilding consistent with age and handling. A hole visible on both of the Angel's hands where what could have been a book or an Instrument of the Passion was attached. Two rectangular holes visible to the Angel's back where the wings were attached. Some dents visible at several places. A joint visible from the lower proper right side of the Angel up to his proper left shoulder and more widely open around the head.
"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."