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VENETIAN SCHOOL, 15TH CENTURY | Polyptych: Madonna and Child, with Saints Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, James [?] and Anthony of Padua
估價
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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描述
- Venetian School, 14th Century
- Polyptych: Madonna and Child, with Saints Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, James [?] and Anthony of Padua
- oil on panel, gold ground, with an applied Gothic frame
- central panel, painted surface: 89 x 35.5 cm.; 35 x 14 in.; side panels, painted surface: 82.5 x 21.1 cm.; 32 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.; overall dimensions: 127.5 x 146.5 cm.; 50 1/8 x 57 5/8 in.
來源
B. Canto, Milan;
Michele Bagnarelli, Milan, 1963;
With Luigi Galli, Carate Brianza, 1964;
Anonymous sale, Venice, Semenzato, 30 September 1984, lot 72 (as Venetian School, early 15th century);
Where acquired by the father of the present owner.
Michele Bagnarelli, Milan, 1963;
With Luigi Galli, Carate Brianza, 1964;
Anonymous sale, Venice, Semenzato, 30 September 1984, lot 72 (as Venetian School, early 15th century);
Where acquired by the father of the present owner.
Condition
The altarpiece consists of five separate panels, joined together at the back by two large, horizontal battens. The panels are in a remarkably good overall state of preservation. The gilding appears to be original, although there is a little wear in some places and has perhaps been later repaired. The punchwork appears undisturbed. The brushwork and colours, though now dirty and quite discoloured, are very well-preserved. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals that the painting would appear to be largely untouched - there are two small recent losses in the panel of Saint James, and other scattered minor losses around the feet of Saint John, and to the Madonna's cloak and throne. The panels are contained within a presumably later series of carved, gilt and painted Gothic arches. All but the central arch are now missing their pinnacles and all but small fragments of the original coloured glass.
"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."