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Anonymous, South American School (18th Century)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Anonymous, South American School
- Virgin with Child
- oil on canvas
- 45 3/4 by 34 3/4 in.
- 116.2 by 88.3 cm
- Painted circa 1750.
Provenance
Congrégation des Soeurs du Très Saint Sauveur, Paris
Acquired from above by the present owner
Condition
This painting is unlined and is on a strainer. Buckling of the canvas is particularly visible in the upper quadrants. Craquelure is visible throughout the work. There is paint loss to all four corners and along each edge of the painting. This work is evenly varnished. Under ultraviolet inspection, in-painting is present, particularly in the pedestal upon which the Virgin is placed. Overall, this work is in 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.
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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.