Circle of Jacques Dubroeucq (c. 1505-1584) Flemish, 16th century

Overall the condition of the alabaster is good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some naturally occurring veinig visible throughout. Christ's proper right arm, left hand and toes are lost. There are restorations to the Virgin's face and to the drapery around it. There is a further restoration to the proper right foot. There are a few minor chips around the edges of the underside and the beard.
"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."

Several elements of the present Pieta suggest that its maker was at least influenced by Dubroeucq's work in alabaster. The body and treatment of the face of Christ are for instance reminiscent of St Hydulfe in the Retabel of St. Waudru in Aldegonde and Christ seated in Beloeil. The half-relief carving of the present group is consistent with the sculptural decorations of altars, niches and roodscreens in which Dubroeucq specialised.

RELATED LITERATURE
R. Didier, Jacques Dubroeucq. Sculpteur et maître-artiste de l'empereur, Brussels, 2000, pl. 50 and pp. 221-2, no. B, fig. 139