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Netherlandish, Malines, circa 1600
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Roman Emperor, the head orned with laurel wreath
- partially gilt alabaster relief ; in a gilt wood pastiglia frame
- relief : 12 x 9,5 cm; cadre : 21,5 x 19 cm; relief: 4 3/4 by 3 3/4 in., frame: 8 1/2 by 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
Mes Beaussant Lefèvre sale, Paris, 19 June 1998, lot 141.
Condition
Overall good condition. A rectangular lack (1x2cm) to the alabaster in the upper right hand corner. Minor surface dirt in crevices. A few fine hairline fissures visible to the surface of the alabaster in particular to the emperor's neck and wrist. The gilt-wood frame with joints visible and a few lack to the outer edge.
"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
For this composition, the artist was inspired by an engraving depicting the Emperor Tiberius by Aegidius Sadeler (1570-1629), after Titian (1485-1576).