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Anonymous, Cuzco School (18th Century)
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Anonymous, Cuzco School
- Mary and Joseph being refused entry to the inn
- 61 1/2 by 39 1/2 in.
- 156.2 by 100.2 cm
oil on canvas
Provenance
Auktionhaus Reiber, Stuttgart
Condition
This work has been lightly lined. It is stretched onto quite a weak stretcher, which can certainly be replaced. The paint layer is noticeably dirty, but it is not abraded and has a good deal of character. There are old losses in isolated spots to the composition, particularly in the lower half of the picture in the center, some of which have been amateurishly restored. While cleaning the work is not necessarily recommended, the stretcher should be changed and the retouches should be removed and properly reapplied. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.