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Veneto-Cretan School, 17th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Saint Luke;Saint Mark
- the former indistinctly inscribed in Greek upper centre
a pair, both oil on panel, both marouflaged
Provenance
Anonymous sale, ('Property from a Private Collection'), London, Sotheby's, 7 December 2004, lot 424, for £3,600;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The panels are flat, stable and uncradled. There is a vertical split to the centre of the panel with Saint Mark and this is visible on the front of the panel. The paint surfaces are under dirty varnish. There are minor scattered paint losses, restorations and retouchings and there are paint losses and chips to the integral gilt frames. Offered in modern, glass-fronted wooden casings.
"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."