CENTRAL OR SOUTHERN ITALIAN, 13TH/15TH CENTURY | PAIR OF RELIQUARY BUSTS OF MARTYRED FEMALE SAINTS

Property from a Private European Collector
CENTRAL OR SOUTHERN ITALIAN, 13TH/15TH CENTURY
PAIR OF RELIQUARY BUSTS OF MARTYRED FEMALE SAINTS

parcel-gilt and painted copper alloy
heights 17 ½ in.; 44.5 cm.

Condition Report:
Some small cracks or tears in metal and some dents. Surface abrasions throughout commensurate with age. Both with later polychromy (perhaps 17th/18th century?). One with additional metal applique. Several small holes flanking her neck for attachment of further metal adornment. The glazed apertures with replaced glass and plastic. Both with flaking and losses to paint.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Sold from the Collection of the Marchese Lanza di Ajeta at Lepke, Berlin 20-21 March 1928, lots 116 and 117