Lot 67
  • 67

Miguel Cabrera (1695-1786)

Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Miguel Cabrera
  • San José con el Niño Jesús
  • signed lower right
  • oil on copper

  • 22 by 15 1/2 in.
  • 55.8 by 39.3 cm

Provenance

Sale: Stockholms Auktionsverk, Sweden, May 28, 2009, lot 2288
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Unexamined outside of its frame. There is a 1 ½ in. scratch in the upper right edge. The paint layer has been retouched on different spots on the upper edge and along the upper left corner. There eye of the figure of Joseph has been retouched as well the area by his nose and cheek. There are a couple of other areas on inpainting along the lower left corner and another extending 1 in. from Joseph's ear. Overall, in very good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.