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School of Bruges, circa 1420
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- School of Bruges, circa 1420
- An illuminated manuscript page: Descent from the cross
- Gouache, heightened with gold, on vellum
- 190 by 139 mm; 7½ by 5½ in
Condition
Hinge mounted in two places along the upper edge to a modern mount. There is some slight buckling to the sheet, as one would expect from the vellum support. There are some small brown stains to the extremities, most notably to the upper left quarter. The gouache medium remains in predominantly good condition throughout with some very minor losses and scratches in places. Sold unframed.
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
The style of border decoration is a late hold-over from works in or related to the Ushaw group.