- 36
Tuscan School
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tuscan School
- The Virgin and Child Enthroned Between Saint Catherina of Siena and Saint Margaret (Bartsch 2; Hind A.I.36)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 245 by 189mm; 9 5/8 by 7½in
Engraving, circa 1460-70, a good impression, on paper with part of a Circle watermark
Condition
With a thread margin at left, trimmed on or just within the platemark elsewhere, repairs mainly at the corners with touches of pen and ink, short horizontal repaired tears at left (the longest measuring 7mm), a soft central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), a few very pale stains, other minor defects, unframed.
"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 composition is adapted from a print, formerly in Dresden, by the engraver of the so-called 'Vienna Passion' (Hind A.I.35). According to Hind, this is certainly Tuscan but may well be a later Sienese adaptation of the Florentine prototype.