- 65
Flemish, Malines, first quarter 16th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Virgin and Child
- gilt and polychromed walnut wood
- Flemish, Malines, first quarter 16th century
stamped with the Malines three-bar mark on the reverse
Provenance
private collection, Lille, circa 1959
private collection, Belgium
private collection, Belgium
Literature
W. Godenne, 'Préliminaires à l'inventaire général des statuettes d'origine malinoise, présumées des XVe et XVIe siècles', Handelingen van de Koninklijke Kring voor Oudheidkunde, Letteren en Kunst van Mechelen, 63, 1959, no. LXXXV
S. Guillot de Suduiraut, Sculptures brabançonnes du Musée du Louvre. Bruxelles, Malines, Anvers. XVe-XVIe siècles, cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, 2001, p. 102, fig. 11b
S. Guillot de Suduiraut, Sculptures brabançonnes du Musée du Louvre. Bruxelles, Malines, Anvers. XVe-XVIe siècles, cat. Musée du Louvre, Paris, 2001, p. 102, fig. 11b
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good. There is wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is wear to the polychromy throughout: some of the high points have rubbing through to the wood and there are some areas of more recent flaking exposing the gesso ground. The polychromy of Virgin's face and the top of Christ's head has been refreshed. There are losses to the front of the base. The child's proper right arm and hand have been reattached, and the Virgin's proper left hand has been reattached. The Virgin's crown is lost. There are a few small holes from old mounts to the reverse and three further small holes to the underside. There are a few pinholes to the top of the head and a metal pin to the proper left side of the head.
"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."