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Ferrarese School, 16th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Ferrarese School, 16th Century
- The Holy Family with Saints Elisabeth and John the Baptist
- oil on panel, in a tabernacle frame
Condition
The panel is flat and stable, with a single hairline crack in the paint surface running vertically from the centre of the lower edge, measuring approximately 6 cm. (just visible in the catalogue illustration). The paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish is a little discoloured, but the painting is in overall good condition. The varnish fluoresces milkily under ultraviolet light, which reveals retouching to some pinprick losses on all four margins, some strengthening to the dark areas of Saint Elisabeth's and the Virgin's robes, and in the lower left corner. There is a small area of retouching in the Virgin's hand, and to a surface scratch in the landscape framed in the right-hand window.
"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."