- 90
Attributed to Dio Claudio Beissonat (active second half 17th century) Italian, Naples, last quarter 17th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
- ivory, on wood base with three ivory panels depicting the Annunciation and the Adoration of the Shepherds
- Attributed to Dio Claudio Beissonat (active second half 17th century) Italian, Naples, last quarter 17th century
with an old collection label to the back of the base inscribed: No 88 and a further partial label to the underside of the base
Provenance
Private collection, Austria
Condition
Overall the condition of the piece is good with some minor wear and dirt consistent with age. There is a chip to one of the Virgin's thumbs. The two sides of the moon may have been reattached. The figure lifts clear of the base and the attachment between the figure and the base is fragile. There is some old worming to the base and two of the framing sections around the central panel of the Adoration have been lost. There is dirt across the surfaces of the 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 present figure compares closely with a number of ivories by Beissonat, such as his Inmaculada in the Palacio del Pardo (Estella, op. cit. no. 105, fig. 109). A similar Virgin, but on a larger scale, from a private collection on Piazza Farnese in Rome was sold at Sotheby's, Rome on 18th May 2004, lot 425. The present ivory is distinguished by its ebonised wood base with fine ivory pradella panels.
RELATED LITERATURE
M. M. Estella, La escultura barocca de marfil en España. Escuelas Europeas y coloniales, Madrid, 1984, pp. 69-72, no. 105, fig. 109
RELATED LITERATURE
M. M. Estella, La escultura barocca de marfil en España. Escuelas Europeas y coloniales, Madrid, 1984, pp. 69-72, no. 105, fig. 109