Lot 71
  • 71

José de Paez (Mexican, 1720-c. 1790)

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • José de Paez
  • Virgen Coronada con el Niño Jesús, Arcángeles San Miguel, San Rafael y la Sagrada Familia con Santa Ana, San Joaquín y Santa Teresa de Jesús
  • signed lower right and inscribed Tocada a Nra. Sra. de Guadalupe de Mexico upper edge and El Illmo Sr. Dr. Don Alonso Nuñez de Haro y Peralta concedió 8o. días de Indulga. rezando una Salve a Nra. Sra. y otros 8o. rezando un Padre Nro. y una Ave Maria, a cada uno de los otros Santos lower edge
  • oil on copper 
  • 12 1/2 by 10 in.
  • 32 by 25.5 cm
  • Executed circa 1770.

Provenance

Acquired by descent.
Private Collection, Mexico 

Condition

This work is in good condition taking its age and media into account. There is age-related yellowing of varnish. A pinhole is present on upper center border. There is a one-inch long horizontal indentation on metal support near left border where paint loss has been addressed. Slight flaking in spare areas. A small bend on lower right angle of support has been straightened out. Under ultraviolet inspection: restoration is apparent on the forehead of three figures: the Virgin, the Child and Saint Joaquim.
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

Please note this work is being sold with its original frame. 

This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby's representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view this work.