Property from an Important Latin American Collection
Anonymous, Mexican School (18th Century)
Virgin of Guadalupe
Auction Closed
January 24, 06:08 PM GMT
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Anonymous
18th Century Mexican School
Virgen de Guadalupe
indistinctly signed (lower right); inscribed De Tomasa and dated 1738 (lower left)
oil on canvas
51 ⅛ by 35 ⅜ in.
129.7 by 89.9 cm.
This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby’s representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work.
Ralph Fabacher, San Miguel de Allende
Cecile Fabacher Napp, San Miguel de Allende (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above in June 1983 by the present owner