Lot 645
- 645
St Paul, 16th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Tempera, wood
- 138 by 58cm, 54 1/4 by 22 7/8 in.
depicted on a green ground, full length in three-quarter profile turned to the left, traditionally dressed in a blue tunic and a dark red mantle, holding the closed Book of Gospels with both hands
Exhibited
Exhibition catalogue: D'un autre monde, icônes inconnues et art byzantin, Koninklijk Museum Voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, 1997, p.86, n.77
Condition
A horizontal crack running through the centre of the panel from the left to the right, some retouching especially to the cheek of St Paul, overall very good condition
"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."