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ATTRIBUTED TO THE HERMANOS GARCIA (CIRCA 1580-1634)SPANISH, GRANADA, 17TH CENTURY | Relief bust of the Ecce Homo
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Relief bust of the Ecce Homo
- polychromed terracotta, with wood thorns, mounted on a later wood board
- bust: 40 by 38.5cm., 15¾ by 15 1/8 in. board: 43.5 by 41cm., 17 1/8 by 16 1/8 in.
Literature
J. L Romero Torres, A. Pampoulides and E. Foster, Granada: The Mystic Baroque, exh. cat. Coll & Cortés, Madrid, p. 62-67.
Condition
Overall the condition of the relief is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There are a few chips, notably at the back of Christ's head on the proper left side, and to the crown of thorns at the top. There is some wear to the polychromy, including stable craquelure, in particular to the skin tones. It appears that some of the polychromy has been refreshed, including to the crown of thorns. There is a small chip to the polychromy at Christ's chest. There are losses to some of the thorns in the crown. There is minor general wear to the later wood mount, including minor evidence of past worming behind Christ's head. There is a slightly corroded metal loop at the top.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Stylistically, this relief is related to the Ecce Homos that came from the workshop of Hermanos García in Granada. Specifically, compare with the bust of 'Hospital de Mujeres' in Cádiz and the figure of half length, also in terracotta, from the 'Cartuja' in Granada (see Romero Torres et al, op. cit.)