- 337
Austrian, Danube, 15th century and later
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Panel with the Annunciation
- stained glass
- Austrian, Danube, 15th century and later
the scroll inscribed: ECCE ANCILL/A/ DNI FIAT ... TVVM
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 12 January 1996, lot 1052
Condition
Overall the condition of the window is good with wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and particular dirt to the crevices and areas of scratching to the paint throughout. There are several repaired fissures, including in the lower left corner, to the faces of the Virgin and the angel. One fissure that runs across the word FIAT is slightly open. The panel above the Virgin's face is pitted. The dark panels around the angel are all replaced.
"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."