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GERMAN, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY, | Corpus Christi
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Corpus Christi
- elephant ivory, on a rock-shaped red amber base; in an ebony marquetry, ebonised wood, tortoiseshell marquetry and silver thread frame
- 29 cm the corpus, 11 3/8 in.; 59,5 x 30,5 cm the frame, 3 3/8 x 12 in.
Condition
Surface dirt, notably in the crevices, and stable hairline splitting visible in some places, consistent with the material. The two arms were carved separately with a joint visible to both shoulders. The Crown of Thorns is missing. The bone cartouche has been reattached with traces of glue visible. The very large red amber element with minor dents and scratches visible in some places. The tortoiseshell marquetry with surface dirt and a few scratches and small losses visible in some places. Some tortoiseshell elements appear to have been retouched with breaks visible. The ebony marquetry and ebonised wood frame with a few dents notably alonf the edges. Two turned ebonised wood feet are missing. An old label with the number "45" in black ink is under the base.
"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."