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A French Gothic stone group of the Madonna and Child, 15th century, Lorraine
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Stone
- 31 in.; 78.7 cm.
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., New York
The Cloisters Collection, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession number 26.63.1), acquired from the above in 1926
Condition
Losses, wear, chipping and surface abrasions throughout. Losses to her crown, fingers on her proper right hand and implement (lily?). Losses to His proper right hand and parts of His feet. Loss to front of her proper right foot. Some possible recarving to His head, particularly in the eyes. Center of back with an area of fill, probably once the site of a support. Restorations to his head and neck. Restorations to base. Other small restorations throughout.
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.