Lot 691
  • 691

Jean Baptiste Morel

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean Baptiste Morel
  • The Virgin Annunciate in a carved niche with a floral garland; Christ as Salvator Mundi in a carved niche with a floral garland
  • a pair, both oil on canvas
  • each: 31 by 23 1/2 in.; 78.7 by 59.6 cm.

Provenance

William M.V. Kingsland; sold on behalf of his estate, New York, Christie’s, 21 June 2011, lot 69 (as by Jean-Baptiste Bosschaert);
Where acquired by the present owner.

Condition

Salvator Mundi: Oil on canvas, lined. There are frame abrasions at all 4 edges and additional scattered white abrasions in the floral garland. The surface is covered by a yellowed varnish and somewhat flattened. There is a small area of loss in the lower left of the garland, in the greenery above the flowers. Under UV light, there is a thick, green fluorescing varnish that obscures the majority of the canvas, though there is some minor, scattered retouching over the varnish, mainly in the background to the left of Christ and along the left edge. Virgin Annunciate: Oil on canvas, lined. There are frame abrasions at all 4 edges and additional scattered white abrasions in the floral garland, noticeable at the top of the garland mainly. The surface is covered by a yellowed varnish and somewhat flattened. Under UV light, there is a thick, green fluorescing varnish that obscures the majority of the canvas, though there is some minor, retouching scattered over the varnish.
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.