- 734
German School, 16th Century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- German School, 16th century
- The Martyrdom of Saints George and John the Baptist: a pair
- oil on cradled panel, the frames with Latin inscriptions
- 23 1/8 by 16 1/4 in.
- 58.7 by 41.3 cm
Condition
Each on panel with a cradled backing.
The first: with several vertical cracks, a 2 inch vertical patch of inpainting in the plume of a headdress at top center. Craquelure throughout. Scattered small losses on the figure at left and on St's figure. UV: Minor inpainting to address vertical cracks. Two spots in the upper right, two more in the crank of the wheel. A thin horizontal line to address a scratch on the face of figure at left.
The second: vertical cracks at center right and right edge. Craquelure throughout. Several small losses on the figure of the saint. UV: one small spot one the calf of the saint.
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.
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.