- 415
German, Lower Rhine, mid 16th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mourning Virgin
- oak
- German, Lower Rhine, mid 16th century
Provenance
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Sotheby's New York, 26 May 1992, lot 31
Sotheby's New York, 26 May 1992, lot 31
Condition
Losses and wear throughout. Some evidence of old worming. Losses include: around bottom edge, portion of mantle on proper left side and smaller losses to drapery around her wrists. Several age cracks, including: both sides of veil and proper right side near her jaw (some of these areas with old restoration). Larger but stable crack down the center of her body. Most cracks are visible in catalog image.
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.
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.