Anonymous, Mexican School (Early 18th Century)

Private Collection, Mexico City

This work has undergone recent restoration and repairs inherent to both paint loss and Mother of Pearl loss. Two cracks run across the work vertically and parallel in a straight-line. General craquelure is present throughout the work and frame. Oil and Mother of pearl replacement were carried out during recent restoration. There are slightly visible age-related bulges in some wood areas. On the back of the work, stretches of canvas were used on the upper and lower areas from a previous restoration, which were partially applied in order to provide support and avoid disjointing caused by a wood tear. The frame is also “Enconchado” and presents general craquelure and Mother of Pearl and oil replacements. Please note that this painting is in its original early 18-Century frame. For an image of the frame please refer to the on-line catalogue on sothebys.com
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Attributed to Miguel and Juan González family workshop, active in the 17th Century

This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby’s representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work.