NORTHERN ITALIAN, PROBABLY PADUA, CIRCA 1450-1480 | PLAQUETTE WITH THE VIRGIN AND CHILD SURROUNDED BY ANGELS
Bronzes from the Robert Mayer Collection, Vienna
NORTHERN ITALIAN, PROBABLY PADUA, CIRCA 1450-1480
PLAQUETTE WITH THE VIRGIN AND CHILD SURROUNDED BY ANGELS
bronze, in an associated Italian, early 16th-century cypress wood frame with Christ as the Man of Sorrows
bronze: 8.7 by 6.8cm., 3½ by 2¾in.
frame: 20.5 by 13.5cm., 8 by 5⅜in.
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is rubbing to the lacquer patina and the surface at the high points. There are two holes near the top edge, and another smaller hole at the centre of the top edge containing a pin. There are some minor nicks to the bronze.
There is wear to the frame, consistent with age, including minor nicks and scratches throughout. There are areas of loss and dark staining to the bottom edge, perhaps as a result of being near candles. There is minor stable splitting to the wood, consistent with the material. There is a metal loop for hanging on the reverse.
"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."
Provenance:
August von Miller zu Aichholz (1829-1899), Vienna;
Robert Rudolf Theodor Mayer (1874-1974), Vienna;
thence by descent to the present owner
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Bronzes from the Robert Mayer Collection, Vienna
NORTHERN ITALIAN, PROBABLY PADUA, CIRCA 1450-1480
PLAQUETTE WITH THE VIRGIN AND CHILD SURROUNDED BY ANGELS
bronze, in an associated Italian, early 16th-century cypress wood frame with Christ as the Man of Sorrows
bronze: 8.7 by 6.8cm., 3½ by 2¾in.
frame: 20.5 by 13.5cm., 8 by 5⅜in.
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the bronze is good, with some wear and minor dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is rubbing to the lacquer patina and the surface at the high points. There are two holes near the top edge, and another smaller hole at the centre of the top edge containing a pin. There are some minor nicks to the bronze.
There is wear to the frame, consistent with age, including minor nicks and scratches throughout. There are areas of loss and dark staining to the bottom edge, perhaps as a result of being near candles. There is minor stable splitting to the wood, consistent with the material. There is a metal loop for hanging on the reverse.
"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."
Provenance:
August von Miller zu Aichholz (1829-1899), Vienna;
Robert Rudolf Theodor Mayer (1874-1974), Vienna;
thence by descent to the present owner
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