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ITALIAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1600 | Madonna and Child
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Madonna and Child
- panel: 27 1/2 by 20 5/8 in.; 69.9 by 52.4 cm.
- framed: 38 3/4 by 31 1/2 in.; 98.4 by 80 cm.
oil on walnut panel
Condition
The panel is comprised of a single piece of walnut hand sawn, with two horizontal cross members on the reverse. The panel appears to have been cut on the edges, as with the upper left corner, though this is not visible when framed. Underneath an old varnish, and elegant image reads well. There is a small spot of loss on the sitter's dark robe, at center, meanwhile some loss that has been strengthen is also on her gown and on the background. Three thin horizontal lines are barely visible: one on the cloth of the child at center, the other on the arm of the Madonna, and the last on her neck. Inspection under UV is difficult to read due to a thick, uneven varnish, though there might be some spots of retouches here and there. The panel might favor from a light clean and re-varnish, and is offered in an elegantly carved giltwood frame.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.