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FRENCH, PARIS, CIRCA 1360-1380, | Central leaf of a triptych with the Ascension
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Central leaf of a triptych with the Ascension
- elephant ivory
- 9.8 x 6.5 cm; 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private collection, Germany.
Condition
In overall good condition with surface dirt, notably in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. Traces of the two lost hinges are visible on both right and left edges of the relief. There are a few minor losses were the hinges were attached.
"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
This relief is comparable to a similar ivory with the Annunciation in the Louvre museum (see D. Gaborit-Chopin, Ivoires médiévaux Ve-XVe siècle, Paris, 2003, inv. no. OA2759).