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Alexander Maximilian Seitz German, 1811-1888
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Maximilian Seitz
- Triptychon mit den Auferstandenen Christus umgeben von Agnes, Maria, Johannes und Elisabeth, sowie vier Parabeln (A Triptych depicting the Resurrected Christ with Agnes, Mary, John and Elisabeth and the Parables of Christ)
- signed and dated MA.SEITZ ROMÆ 1853 l.r. of centre panel
- oil on panel
- closed: 57 by 72cm., 22½ by 28¼in.; open: 57 by 144cm., 22½ by 56¾in. (3 hinged panels)
Provenance
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner circa 1950; thence by descent
Condition
Overall this work is in fine condition with no retouches. There are a couple of tiny nicks in the red robe of St. John and some small losses to the lower image on the outside of the right door (visible in the catalogue illustration). All of the painted surfaces would benefit from cleaning, especially the front of the right door to remove the surface dirt visible in the catalogue illustration.
The panels are each made up of two layers. The bottom layer of the central panel is made up of two joined pieces of wood, while the top layer is made up of a single piece. The vertical join in the lower layer has caused a slight tension and the beginnings of a very fine hairline crack in the upper layer between the first and second arches from the left (visible on close inspection).
The top right hinge has buckled and would need to be replaced in order for the doors to be shut properly.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The outer panels of the triptych when closed have depictions from the Parables of Christ. The upper left scene is taken from the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13); the upper right scene is from The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32); the lower left scene is from The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37); and the lower right scene is from The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14).