Lot 795
  • 795

Sienese School, circa 1400

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Madonna della Misericordia with Saints Peter and Francis, and angels
  • tempera on panel, gold ground

Provenance

J.A. Ramboux, 1790–1866 (his wax seal on the reverse);
His sale, Cologne, Lempertz, 23 May 1867, lot 65 (as Lippo Memmi).

Condition

The following condition report is provided by Hamish Dewar who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby's: The panel is cradled. There are several distortions to the support but the painting is relatively stable. There is an overall pattern of craquelure and the paint surface has a relatively even varnish layer. There are a few vertical repaired splits and lifting at the edges. There are several small paint losses to the gold background at the upper edge, and minor wear through the figures. Inspection under ultra-violet light shows scattered retouchings including a vertical retouching above the centre of the lower edge. Overall the painting is in fairly good condition.
"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."