- 345
Austrian, Salzburg, circa 1515-1520
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Virgin and Child
- gilt and polychromed limewood
- Austrian, Salzburg, circa 1515-1520
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good, with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. A section of the Virgin's proper left shoulder and drapery on her proper left side is carved separately. The Virgin's proper left hand is carved separately, and is very slightly loose. The little finger on this hand may have been reattached. The Virgin would have held an attribute in her proper left hand, which is now lost. There is wear to the gilding and polychromy throughout, including some craquelure. The polychromy has probably been refreshed in areas, including to the faces. There is some splitting to the wood, consistent with the material, including to some of the folds of the drapery. There is minor evidence of past worming, which is visible at the back and on the palm of the Virgin's proper left hand. There are holes to the Virgin and Christ's heads, which may have supported lost halos.
"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
Compare with the Salzburg, circa 1500/1510, figure of St. Barbara sold at Neumeister, Munich, on 3 December 2008, lot 1016, with similar flowing drapery falling thickly around the feet, and pleated dress.
RELATED LITERATURE
T. Müller, Die bildwerke in holz, ton und stein. Von der mitte des XV. bis gegen mitte des XVI. Jahrhunderts, Munich, 1959, p. 92, no. 75