Lot 46A
  • 46A

Lombard School 18th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Lombard School
  • Holy Family
  • oil on canvas
  • 35 1/4 by 27 7/8 in.
  • 89.5 by 70.5 cm.

Condition

Canvas not lined. Craquelure throughout but stable. The surface is very dull and soiled and with small scratches, stretcher marks and old touch-ups along the edges that are visible with the naked eye. The craquelure on figures is finer than on the background. Under UV light: opaque varnish; recent inpainting on child's leg; further inpainting to background.
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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