- 91
After Francesco Granacci
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Granacci
- The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is secure and under a dirty glossy varnish with fine craquelure throughout. Scattered areas of retouching are visible to the naked eye and inspection under UV reveals more extensive areas of retouching and repaint throughout.
Offered in a later wood and plaster gold paint frame.
"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
A 17th-century copy, with some differences, after the original by Granacci in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin (see C. von Holst, Francesco Granacci, Munich 1974, p. 129, cat. no. 3, illustrated p. 55, pl. 5). The composition of the present painting is in fact closest to a second autograph version of this subject by Granacci which was sold London, Sotheby's, 24 June 1970, lot 116.