- 116
North Netherlandish School, first half of the 16th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Triptych:central panel: the Crucifixionleft wing: the Depositionright wing: the Resurrection
- the frame bears date: 1517
- oil on oak panel, the wings in integral frames
Provenance
Possibly with S. Alberge, The Hague;
With Jacques Goudstikker, Amsterdam, inv. no. 3109 (as attributed to the Master of 1517);
Looted by the Nazi authorities, 1 July 1940, and transferred to Hermann Göring (1893-1946);
By whom sold to Alois Miedl;
By whom sold, Berlin, Hans. W. Lange, 3 December 1940, lot 47 (as circle of Jacob Cornelisz van Amsterdam);
Private collection;
Restituted to the heir of Jacques Goudstikker in 2014.
With Jacques Goudstikker, Amsterdam, inv. no. 3109 (as attributed to the Master of 1517);
Looted by the Nazi authorities, 1 July 1940, and transferred to Hermann Göring (1893-1946);
By whom sold to Alois Miedl;
By whom sold, Berlin, Hans. W. Lange, 3 December 1940, lot 47 (as circle of Jacob Cornelisz van Amsterdam);
Private collection;
Restituted to the heir of Jacques Goudstikker in 2014.
Condition
The triptych is in fair overall condition, the wings are stable, the hinges and claps functional, the engaged frame is stable, with some old restorations to the structure and a hole at the top centre.The varnish appears clear and even. The painted surfaces are somewhat fragile, with some lifting throughout. There are some small losses and inspection under ultraviolet light reveals only minor scattered localised restoration. The wings have two splits, the split in the left wing runs horizontally down the centre of the panel, the splint in the right wing runs 10 inches vertically from the bottom margin, 2 inches from the left edge.
"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."