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Attributed to Melchor Pérez Holguín (17th Century)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to Melchor Pérez Holguín
- The Education of the Virgin
- oil on canvas
- 61 1/4 by 41 in.
- 155.6 by 104.1 cm
Provenance
Pensler Galleries, Washington, D.C., 1993
Morgenstern Gallery, Miami
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Regis Hall, St. Joseph's University, The Holy Family as Prototype of the Civilization of Love, March 19-May 1, 1996, no. 12
Condition
This painting is unlined and well-stretched. Extensive craquelure is present throughout the work, most noticeable in the lower center and the left and right edges of the painting. The work is evenly varnished. Under ultraviolet inspection, extensive in-painting is present throughout the work, particularly in the robes of the Christ child and along the length of the left edge. Overall, this work is in good condition.
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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.