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Florentine School, 17th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Florentine School, 17th Century
- The Annunciation
- oil on copper
- 14 1/2 by 12 inches
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 14 October 1998, lot 159;
There acquired by the family of the late collector.
There acquired by the family of the late collector.
Condition
The copper is flat and stable. The image presents well under a clear varnish and retains good detail and vivid colors. Faint scuffs are along the top edge, possibly due to old framing. Inspection under UV reveals scattered areas of retouching on the clouds, figures, and background. The most prominent retouches are on the cloud to the left of the angel and on the upper right of the Virgin. Some retouching is faintly visible to the naked eye. The painting is stable and can be hung in its present condition. It is offered in a carved gilded frame.
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.