- 641
Paternity, circa 1600
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera, wood
- 84 by 69.2cm, 33 1/2 by 27 1/4 in.
God the Father portrayed as the Ancient of the Days with long grey hair and beard, seated on a throne within an octagonal glory and circular nimbus, raising his hand in benediction, the Christ Child seated on his knees wearing a cruciform halo, signing in benediction with both hands, over his head the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, the throne and cherubs depicted en grisaille, the Apocalyptic personifications of the four Evangelists in the four corners
Condition
The border of the icon stripped down to the levkas, a vertical crack running from top to bottom through the panel, some wear to the painting, some new patches of levkas applied, some minor flaking of the paint, some retouching to the painting
"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."