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FRENCH, CHAMPAGNE, PROBABLY TROYES, CIRCA 1560-1580, | St. Jerome
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- St. Jerome
- limestone, remnants of polychromy
- H. 59 cm, 23¾ in.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Gaborit (dir.), Le beau XVIe siècle, chefs-d'oeuvre de la sculpture en Champagne, exh. cat. Troyes, 2009, pp. 200-215 & p. 276, no. 65.
J. Gaborit (dir.), Le beau XVIe siècle, chefs-d'oeuvre de la sculpture en Champagne, exh. cat. Troyes, 2009, pp. 200-215 & p. 276, no. 65.
Condition
In overall good condition with minor surface dirt, notably in the crevices, and chips along the edges of the base and to the high points consistent with age and handling. There are a few minor lacks to the lower edges and to the drapery. Two fixing holes are visible to the back of St Jerome's head. The back is flat, not carved in the round. Remnants of the original polychromy are visible at several places.
"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
St. Jerome's large stature amplified by the voluminous folds of his cloak, his square face with prominent eyebrows and cheekbones and his meticulously detailed headgear are characteristic of Champagne sculptors of the second half of the 16th century, notably in and around Troyes, at the time of Dominique Florentin (circa 1506-1565) and François Gentil (1510/20-1581/82).