- 475
Mother of God Enthroned, Greece, 17th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tempera on wood
- 78.3 by 53.1cm, 30 7/8 by 20 7/8 in.
the Virgin majestically seated upon an ornamental throne with a red and a blue lozenge-shaped cushion, her left hand on the Christ Child's shoulder and the other touching his right foot, the Christ Child making a blessing gesture and holding a closed scroll with his left hand, in the upper corners two angels holding a cloth
Exhibited
Exhibition catalogue: D'un autre monde 1997, Cat Nr. 34, Musée des beaux-arts, Antwerp, Belgium, p.49
Condition
A vertical split runnign through the panel from top to bottom, two holes in the wood visible in the upper and lower border, some minor wear to the gilding, the two panels held together with 2 modern pieces of wooden laths applied on the reverse
"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."