Lot 47
  • 47

Follower of Barent van Orley

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Barent van Orley
  • Madonna and child
  • oil on panel
  • 19 1/4 by 14 1/2 in.
  • 49 by 37 cm.

Provenance

Mrs. Benjamin Thaw (Sale: American Art Galleries, New York, May 9, 1916, lot 32, as Bernard van Orley)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, April 24, 1995, lot 47, as Follower of Luca Longhi)

Condition

The panel is stable. Vertical craquelure, mostly across the center of panel; very fine craquelure on the figures; the paint is very thin on the curtain at upper left; small drops of wax in the left half. Overall, the surface is stable and in good condition. Under UV light: very fine craquelure filling throug the flesh areas of the two figures and on the red cape.
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.