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Follower of Hans Memling
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Hans Memling
- The Virgin showing the Man of Sorrows
- oil on panel
Provenance
Private collection, Granada, Spain, by 1955.
Literature
R. van Schoute, 'Chapelle Royale de Grenada', in Les primitifs flamands 1, vol. 6, Brussels 1963, under cat. no. 97, p. 62, no. 5;
U. Hoff and M. Davies, 'National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne', in Les primitifs flamands 1, vol. 12, Brussels 1971, under cat. no. 134, p. 62, no. 6.
Condition
The actual painting is a little lighter in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.The single panel is sound, though cradled to the reverse for no obvious reason. The paint layer is slightly beginning to lift to the upper centre, but otherwise, the paint layer is generally sound. There's a minor retouched paint loss in the background centre right and some minor scattered retouchings can be made out with the naked eye. The paint surface is under a somewhat dirty varnish. Inspection under UV light reveals additional strengthening in the figures of Mary and Christ and in Mary's cloak.Offered in a decorative moulded gold painted frame in fair 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. 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
A partial copy after Hans Memling's original in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia (see M.J. Friedländer, Early Netherlandish Painting, vol. VIa, Leiden/Brussels 1971, p. 51, cat. no. 37, reproduced plate 89).