拍品 54
- 54
A GERMAN BOXWOOD MEMENTO MORI AND A PRAYER BEAD, 17TH CENTURY |
估價
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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描述
- H. (memento mori) 8 cm; 3 in. ; (tête) 4 cm, 1 1/2 in.
the memento mori in a shape of a half-emaciated head surrounded by a snake, with the inscription Hocquart on a label, the double-faced prayer bead with one half carved with Christ, the other with a skull, on a later metal base
來源
Formerly Hocquart collection (for the memento mori)
出版
A. Tapié, Vanité - Mort que me veux-tu?, exh. cat. Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, 2010, p. 87, (the memento mori).
Condition
In overall fairly good condition with surface dirt and wear to the carving consistent with age and handling. The memento mori with a label inscribed Hocquart, and with a missing pendant loop.
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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."