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Circle of Quinten Massys
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- The Virgin and Child
- oil on oak panel
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. 348).
Literature
R. Budde (ed.), Wallraf-Richartz-Museum Köln, Vollständiges Verzeichnis der Gemäldesammlung, Cologne 1986, pp. 55 and 334 (as attributed to Quentin Massys).
Condition
The panel is flat and uncradled, with supportive joints along the seam between the two horizontal planks which comprise the support. The paint surface is relatively clean, and the varnish is slightly discoloured. There is some old restoration to the joint between the two panels which is visible to the naked eye. Under ultra violet inspection there are minor scattered retouchings throughout, including to the Virgin's face and drapery. The work is offered in a carved ebonised and gilt wood frame.
"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."