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Circle of Michiel van der Voort (1667-1737) Southern Netherlandish, Antwerp, early 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Charity overcoming evil
- oak, on a serpentine base
- Circle of Michiel van der Voort (1667-1737) Southern Netherlandish, Antwerp, early 18th century
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. A few sections are carved separately and joints are visible, including at the suckling baby's proper left leg, the proper left shoulder of the baby seated on the devil (the arm may be a replacement), and the devil's proper left lower arm. There are also joints at both wrists of the baby on the proper right side, which are slightly loose. The devil's proper left little finger and Charity's proper left thumb are lost; there is also an open but stable split to Charity's hand in this area. There is a further loss to Charity's drapery around her proper left elbow. There is some stable splitting to the wood consistent with the material, notably at the bottom and at the back.
The serpentine base is in good condition with some wear, including minor chips to the edges and corners. There is a sticker to the base inscribed with information on the object.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
P. Philippott, D. Coekelberghs, P. Loze and D. Vautier, L'architecture religieuse et la sculpture Baroques dans Les Pays-Bas Meridionaux et La Principauté de Liege 1600-1770, Sprimont, 2003, pp. 995-1006
P. Philippott, D. Coekelberghs, P. Loze and D. Vautier, L'architecture religieuse et la sculpture Baroques dans Les Pays-Bas Meridionaux et La Principauté de Liege 1600-1770, Sprimont, 2003, pp. 995-1006