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A Southern italian gilt and painted wood group of the madonna and child late 16th/early 17th century, probably Naples
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 52 1/2 in.
- 133cm
the Madonna clad in elaborately embroidered robes and jewelled necklace, holding the Child on her right hip.
Literature
RELATED LITERATURE
Estofado de oro. La statuaria lignea nella Sardegna spagnola (exh.cat.), 16 Decembe🌳r 2001 Cagliari-Exmà -✱ 20 January 2002, Sassari-Mus'a.
Condition
Some losses: corner of drapery on base on left and smaller losses throughout. Flaking paint and refreshed paint. Agre cracks along both sides (the one on the back left side is open 1 to 2 cm.s). Age crack on back of her right cheek. Repair to her left knee. Well painted and otherwise overall godo condition & stable. Well carved.
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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.