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Umbrian School, circa 1500
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Umbrian School, circa 1500
- Saint Barbara and Saint Apollonia
- two panels, both tempera on panel, cut into arched tops, framed as one, the reverse of both panels decorated with a foliate pattern
- Each 12½in by 4½in
Provenance
A nunnery, Amelia, Umbria;
Acquired from the above by Gaetano Marozzi, land surveyor, Ferrara;
Acquired from the above by James Irvine on behalf of Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. of Pitsligo (1773–1828), 16 February 1828, in Rome, for 50 Crowns ('two small pictures in distemper varnish & united in one frame representing two female saints [...] school of P. Perugino').
Acquired from the above by Gaetano Marozzi, land surveyor, Ferrara;
Acquired from the above by James Irvine on behalf of Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. of Pitsligo (1773–1828), 16 February 1828, in Rome, for 50 Crowns ('two small pictures in distemper varnish & united in one frame representing two female saints [...] school of P. Perugino').
Condition
Both panels have very slight convex bows. Saint Apollonia has a rather uneven surface in the lower half. Both paintings generally in satisfactory/ 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. 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
James Irvine clearly thought highly of these paintings: 'formerly the two little folding doors of a case for holding the holy oil probably', commenting on the attribution in discursive detail: '[...] so beautiful that I am tempted to believe them early works of Raffaelle being in a broader and softer manner than Pinturicchio or any other scholar of Pietro Perugino I am acquainted with [...] the heads [...] so full of sweetness and grace as to be truly worthy of Raffaelle and the draperies are also fine and like his earlier stile.'1
1. Letter from James Irvine to Sir William Forbes, Rome, 29 March 1828.