- 102
Florentine School, end of the 15th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- The Madonna and Child seated, flanked by Saint Francis of Assisi and another Franciscan saint, Saints Dominic and Barbara
- tempera on panel, gold ground, in an engaged tabernacle frame
Condition
The catalogue illustration is a little red in tone. The panel support appears flat and stable with no major structural faults. There is a very small recent 50mm loss in the centre of the painting. The painting is in fair condition overall. The gold ground has now worn allowing the red bolus to show through and the Madonna's robes have degraded and been repainted. The tempera is much better preserved overall, especially in the other robes. There have been numerous careful retouchings to the faces and hands of the saints.
Offerd with later gilt wood frame in good overall condition, some small chips.
"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."