- 7
Follower of Albrecht Altdorfer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Altdorfer
- the martyrdom of St Catherine
- oil on panel
Provenance
Hedwig Ullmann, Frankfurt-am-Main (acquired via Arthur Kaufmann, Berlin 1918);
Thence by descent to the present owners.
Exhibited
Frankfurt, Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Ausstellung von Meisterwerken Alter Malerei aus Privatbesitz, 1926, cat. no. 172 (as "Oberdeutscher Meister um 1500").
Condition
The colours of the original are brighter and less grey than they appear in the catalogue illustration.
The support consists of single panel with a slight convex bow and an old vertical split of approx. 5 cm running down from the top edge.
The paint surface is secure under a dirty yellowed varnish.
Inspection under UV light is impeded by the aforementioned varnish although some old scattered retouching work can just be made out, most notably in St. Catherine's neck.
Offered in a painted wood and gilt frame with some very minor losses.
"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."