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Attributed to Bernardino Gentili the Younger Italian, Castelli, 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- two istoriato plaques, one of Christ and the Canaanite Woman and the other painted with the Madonna Presenting saint Peter with the keys to the church attributed to Carlo Antonio Grue (1655-1723)
- tin-glazed earthenware
- Attributed to Bernardino Gentili the Younger Italian, Castelli, 18th century
both within later gilt and painted frames
Provenance
With Bernheimer, Munich (the second)
Christie's New York, 1 June 1994, lots 48 and 49
Christie's New York, 1 June 1994, lots 48 and 49
Condition
Standard, minor surface abrasions. One with tiny (1/2 inch?) restoration in the lower right edge and the other with 1/8 in. chip on lower right edge. Standard wear to frames. Otherwise very good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
See L. Arbace, Maioliche di Castelli: La Raccolta Acerbo, Ferrara, 1993, no. 226 for another plaque based on the same source attributed to Bernardo Gentili the Younger.