Lot 447
- 447
Attributed to The Master of the Fertility of the Egg
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Master of the Fertility of the Egg
- A dwarf jumping over a chair with various breeds of animals singing and a lobster playing the flute;Three dwarves surrounded by hatching eggs, the newborns being fed by a bird and a cat
a pair, both oil on canvas
Condition
The canvases have fairly recent relinings. The paint surfaces are generally secure. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouchings and strengthenings. Offered in later black and gold wooden frames in reasonable 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
The artist is often identified by the Italian name Maestro della fertilità dell'uovo and was a follower of the Brescian painter Faustino Bocchi (1659-1742). For further examples of works by the artist, see M. Olivari, Faustino Bocchi e l'arte di figure pigmei 1659-1741, Milan & Rome 1990, p. 255-270, cat. nos. D1-D19.