- 160
After Paolo Caliari, called Il Veronese
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paolo Caliari, called Il Veronese
- The Marriage of the Virgin
- oil on canvas, laid on panel
Provenance
Houghton Hall, Norfolk;
Thence by descent to the previous owner, by whom gifted to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the previous owner, by whom gifted to the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has been laid down on panel which has somewhat flattened the paint surface. Bar some minor paint losses along the upper margin, as visible in the catalogue illustration, the paint surface is secure under a dirty old varnish.
INspection under UV light reveals some very minor scattered retouchings.
Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame in good 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."
Catalogue Note
A later work based on Veronese's original in the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Conneticut (see R. Marini, L'opera completa del Veronese, Milan 1968, p. 116, cat. no. 175). For the provenance see the note to previous lot.