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An Italian gilt and painted stucco relief of the Madonna and Child, after Antonio Rossellino (1427-1479), late 15th Century or later
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Gilt and painted stucco
- outer frame: 48 3/4 by 32 in.; 123.8 by 81.3 cm.
Provenance
Stefano Bardini, Florence
Walter and Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired from the above in 1913
Walter and Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired from the above in 1913
Condition
Chipping and surface abrasions throughout. Flaking and losses to paint. Hairline crack through center of relief. Restorations throughout, including surface consolidation and refreshed paint. Repaired breaks to both top corners and at top center (around hole from a previous mounting). Chipping, worming, losses, and abrasions to frame, which is composed of some early elements.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present relief is a version of the popular 15th century type known as the Madonna of the Candelabra, which is thought to be based upon a lost marble original by Antonio Rossellino of 1460-65.
RELATED LITERATURE
John Pope-Hennessey, Catalogue of Italian Sculpture in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1964, vol. I, no. 110, pp. 132-133