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Attributed to Francisco Bayeu y Subias
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco Bayeu y Subias
- The immaculate conception
- inscribed on the reverse: de Paz Salvay Moyano, com-/ pra da por mi padre en 1850 and in a different, older hand: Concepcion, Original/ de Dn. franco. Bayeu./ Primer, Pintor de, Camara de, Carlos 3.y/ quarto
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Believed to have been in the collection of the family of the present owners since at least the early 19th century.
Condition
The canvas has an old relining. The paint surface is secure but with some scattered paint losses and a horizontal crack along the upper edge along the stretcher. There is a diagonal surface scratch of approximately 8 cm lower left and stretcher marks are visible along the other three edge. Inspection under ultraviolet light is inconclusive due to the reflective varnish. Offered in a modern painted frame in fair condition.
"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."