Spanish, 16th century

Henrik Sørensen (1878-1962), Norway, acquired in Paris, 1920s;
thence by descent to the present owners

Overall, the condition of the wood is good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is stable splitting to the wood, consistent with the material, including a split through the prophet's proper right leg and the mantle at the back. There are some larger chips to the edges, particularly at the bottom and the top of the relief, which may also be a consequence of splitting. There are a few losses, including to one of the claws on the left hand side of the relief and to the prophet's proper left arm. The prophet's nose has been reattached.There is wear to the polychromy throughout, including some losses, in particular to the high points. Some of the polychromy is likely to have been refreshed. There are modern mounts and metal wire to the reverse.
"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.
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