Lot 726
  • 726

Nativity, 16th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • tempera on wood
  • 32.2 by 27.2cm, 12 3/4 by 10 3/4 in.

Provenance

Sotheby's Olympia, 14 June 2007, lot 226

Condition

The border stripped to the levkas, the lower border stripped to the wood panel, a vertical crack running through the upper border and the upper part of the painting, the gilding renewed, some retouching to the faces and garments of the figures, and to the vegetation in the rocky landscape
"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."