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Attributed to Antonio de Pereda
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Antonio de Pereda
- Madonna and Child
- oil on canvas
- 31 by 24 3/4 in.; 78.7 by 62.9 cm.
Provenance
Frederick Mont, New York from whom purchased in June 1954 as Alonso Cano;
Walter Chrysler (His Sale: Sotheby's New York, June 1, 1989, lot 93 as attributed to Antonio de Pereda where acquired by the previous owner);
Sotheby's New York, October 17, 1997, lot 46;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.
Walter Chrysler (His Sale: Sotheby's New York, June 1, 1989, lot 93 as attributed to Antonio de Pereda where acquired by the previous owner);
Sotheby's New York, October 17, 1997, lot 46;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.
Exhibited
Norfolk, Virginia, Chrysler Museum, August 1972 (as Alonso Cano).
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface is slightly dirty but in overall good condition. There is craquelure throughout and frame abrasion around the edges. Retouches are visible on the hand of the Madonna. Inspection under UV reveals two 1 inch retouches on the hand and a small 1/2 inch retouch on the neck of the Madonna There is a selectively applied milky varnish in the black area surrounding the figures.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.