- 103
Italian School, probably Marchigian, circa 1400
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- The Madonna and Child
- tempera and gold ground on poplar panel in an engaged frame
Provenance
Franz von Lenbach (1836–1904), Munich;
His daughter, Gabriele Neven DuMont (1899–1978), Cologne;
Thence by descent to the present owners.
His daughter, Gabriele Neven DuMont (1899–1978), Cologne;
Thence by descent to the present owners.
Exhibited
Cologne, Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, on loan since 1968 (inv. dep. 380; bears Gemälde-Inventar 1925 label on the reverse).
Literature
R. Budde (ed.), Wallraf-Richartz-Museum Köln, Vollständiges Verzeichnis der Gemäldesammlung, Cologne 1986, pp. 39 and 334 (as Italian, 14th century).
Condition
The panel is flat and stable, the gold leaf is reasonably well preserved but much of the Madonna's robe has been retouched (visible in the catalogue illustration). There are some small losses to the right of the Madonna's hand and in her neck, and some other minor old losses scattered throughout. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals the aforementioned retouchings and some others around Christ's and the Madonna's halo.
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"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."