Lot 280
  • 280

Spanish Colonial, 18th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Nativity with Mary, Joseph and St. John the Baptist
  • gilt and polychrome (estofado) wood, with gilt metal halos or rays
  • Spanish Colonial, 18th century

Provenance

Mrs. Max Schott
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, California

Condition

All with standard surface abrasions and some minor chipping of paint. Madonna: both hands carved separately and glued. Paint refreshed and several fingers reattached. Joseph: Some repair to fingers, hands carved separately and glued and with refreshed paint. Child: Hind legs of sheep may have minor restoration. All with later bases. Otherwise, overall very 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.
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.