EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBRare English Embroidered Cope Vestment, 16th C.
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
About Auction
LiveApr 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
View Full Catalog (567)
- Lot Description
English, 16th century. Rare and ornate finely hand embroidered opus anglicanum ecclesiastic vestment in the form of a cope (cape) with silk and metal (gold and silver) thread work on linen including couching and stumpwork, throughout traditional semi-circular form with orphrey band at top depicting six Gothic arched niches with apostle saints with attributes including St. Peter and others, flanking fringed center section portraying the Holy Trinity with seated God the Father holding orb symbolizing the world opposite Jesus Christ holding staff, flying bird or dove above symbolizing the Holy Spirit, above textile with ornate brocade embroidery in gold and silver on linen with central ornament depicting mandorla with Christ in Majesty with appliqued embroidered figures in three concentric rows on field (typical of ornate copes) portraying archangels amid clouds with feathered heavenly bodies and saints and apostles (some with identifying attributes or names at bottom within ribbon) including St. Bartholomew, St. Jacobus the Minor, St. Martin, St. James, St. Simon and others, fringed metallic thread ends. Unmarked. Overall approximately 57.25" x 106". Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia.
Condition
Cope with newer lining. Some stabilizing straight pins, presently--in particular at bottom edge. Work with losses to embroidery throughout commensurate with age and light wear. Oxidation to metallic threads. Light fading throughout commensurate with age and light exposure. Little to no signs of moth damage. Some scattered separation tears particularly surrounding borders at top and bottom. No other signs of overt damage or losses.
- Shipping Info
-
Shipping is handled by your preferred third-party company, and as such, you will be invoiced for shipping by your chosen company. We strongly urge our buyers to obtain a quote for items of interest in our auctions prior to bidding. Please review our payment/pick-up policy as it relates to storage and fees.For further assistance, please go to our website, click on "Bidding & Services" for the "Shipping" information page to reference a list of preferred shippers and FAQs regarding delivery and shipment of your won lots.
-
- Buyer's Premium
