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French, Lorraine, circa 1360
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Virgin and Child
- walnut, on a later wooden base
- French, Lorraine, circa 1360
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good. There is wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. The polychromy is largely lost. There is stable splitting to the surface consistent with material, including larger splits to the proper right side of the face, down the front of Her torso and reverse. There is worming consistent with material which has caused losses around the base, some of which have been restored. There are a few chips and losses, including to the tip of the VIrgin's nose and crown, the Child's proper left arm and around the edges of the drapery. The figure has been slotted in to a later wood base
"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
The expression and facila types seen in this Gothic Virgin and Child are characteristic of the Lorraine (or Lotharingen) school. 14th-century sculptors from this area were influenced both by Parisian workshops, hence the strong S-curve of the body, and sculpture created in and around Cologne, which is typified by the more compact proportions.
RELATED LITERATURE
J.A. Schmoll gen. Eisenwerth, Die lothringische Skulptur des 14. Jahrhunderts. Ihre Voraussetzungen in der Südchampagne und ihure außerlothringischen Beziehungen, Petersberg, 2005, pp. 543-545, 585 and 639-640, nos.360, 387 and 435
RELATED LITERATURE
J.A. Schmoll gen. Eisenwerth, Die lothringische Skulptur des 14. Jahrhunderts. Ihre Voraussetzungen in der Südchampagne und ihure außerlothringischen Beziehungen, Petersberg, 2005, pp. 543-545, 585 and 639-640, nos.360, 387 and 435