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A pair of Netherlandish carved limewood coats of arms probably Delft, 17th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Carved Oak
- pair 33.5cm. high, 21.5cm. wide; 1ft. 1¼in., 8½in. and 61cm. high, 59cm. wide; 2ft., 1ft. 11¾in.
the armorials of Frederic Wilhelm, Brandebourg Elector and Princes d’Anhalt and the coat of arms of the electorate of Prussia and Orange around each with traces of gilding and surmounted by coronets together with the arms of George III, polychrome decorated carved limewood, circa 1760 to 1814, later painted
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Provenance
The pair of shields, according to the label on the reverse of each, probably from the Royal Crypt at Nieuwe Kerk, Delft.
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.31, in the Book Room; A carved wood Royal Coat of Arms with leaf scroll border. 2 small carved Coat of Arms.
Condition
The two smaller with losses and repairs and strengthening work. The large re-decorated with losses and repairs.
"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."