- 73
Spanish, circa 1600
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a pair of painted wood figures of the Virgin and St. John
the Virgin with hands clasped in prayer looks mournfully away, St. John with glance slightly raised upwards
Condition
Chips to gilding and polychrome with faces refreshed. Some traces of worm damage. St. john's right hand replaced.
"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.
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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."
Catalogue Note
The figures would originally have come from a crucifixion group. Realistically modelled with the Virgin's face skilfully painted with tears, in style they are reminiscent of Castilian sculpture of the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century, in particular as to the treatment of the swirling drapery and the solid form of the body beneath.
RELATED LITERATURE:
M. Trusted, Spanish Sculpture, A catalogue of the collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum (London, 1996) fig. 20, pp. 56-7