An Italian Renaissance Painted and Giltwood Ceiling 16th century

formed by four large panels carved and applied with foliate strapwork, rosettes and bracket molding centered by armorial cartouches, the whole supported by a bracket frieze.  Together with eight oil on canvas frieze panels depicting mythological scenes, probably later associated. Redecorated.

Stanford White, New York

North Carolina Museum of Art, by whom sold, Sotheby's, New York, May 10, 1985, lot 379

With losses and age cracks. Some restorations and additions. Entirely overpainted with white paint and gilding. Please contact the European Works of Art department for additional photos and diagrams. Currently disassembled and stored in 12 crates.
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.
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This lot is available for viewing on two mornings during the exhibition week in a warehouse in Parsippany, New Jersey. This lot is currently unassembled and can only be viewed in open crates. Please contact the European Works of Art department for an appointment to inspect this work. The department also has color images of the pieces in their crates as well as a diagram of the ceiling. The lot will be available for pick up at the Parsippany, New Jersey warehouse after the auction and must be paid for and picked up within 30 days of the sale.  The purchaser will be responsible for all storage charges incurred after the date of the auction.  The lot will not be released to the purchaser until both Sotheby's and the warehouse are paid in full.