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NORTHERN ITALIAN OR TYROLEAN, PROBABLY PIEDMONT, 19TH CENTURYIN GOTHIC STYLE | House Altar with the Virgin and Angels
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- House Altar with the Virgin and Angels
- wood, in a glazed fabric lined wood case, with a loose rosary
- altar: 92cm., 36¼in.case: 98 by 39 by 22cm., 38 5/8 by 15 3/8 by 8¾in.
Provenance
Archduke Heinrich Anton of Austria (1828-1891);
gifted to Antonia Maria Infanta of Portugal (1845-1913), daughter of Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, King of Portugal and Maria II da Gloria Braganza, Queen of Portugal;
thence by descent to her son, Wilhelm, Prince of Hohenzollern (1864-1927), son of Antonio Maria and Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern (1835-1905);
gifted by Prince Wilhelm to Maria Raineria von Waidek, Princess of Campofranco (1872-1936), daughter of Archduke Heinrich of Austria The above information is confirmed by a letter from the Obersthofmeisterin (head of Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern’s court), Countess Matuschka.
gifted to Antonia Maria Infanta of Portugal (1845-1913), daughter of Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, King of Portugal and Maria II da Gloria Braganza, Queen of Portugal;
thence by descent to her son, Wilhelm, Prince of Hohenzollern (1864-1927), son of Antonio Maria and Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern (1835-1905);
gifted by Prince Wilhelm to Maria Raineria von Waidek, Princess of Campofranco (1872-1936), daughter of Archduke Heinrich of Austria The above information is confirmed by a letter from the Obersthofmeisterin (head of Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern’s court), Countess Matuschka.
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The figure of the angel holding a crown is loose. A small part of the canopy on the same side has broken off and is also loose. The angel on the right has been reattached. The central spire at the top has been carved separately and is slightly loose. There are minor losses to some of the wood crockets and finials on the pinnacles, and glue residue is visible in some areas, including to the pinnacles on the left and right side, to the base of the Angel on the right and to below the figure of the Virgin. There is tarnishing to the rosary. The condition of the case is good, with some discolouration to the fabric lining on the inside and the lace on the outside.
"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."