Lot 68
- 68
Anonymous, Mexican School (18th Century)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Anonymous, Mexican School
- Virgen de Guadalupe con Apariciones
- oil on canvas
- 41 3/8 by 30 5/8 in.
- 105.1 by 77.8 cm
Provenance
Elizabeth Blair, Fayence, France
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is relined and well stretched. Under ultraviolet light there is an opaque varnish and evidence of inpainting in the angel's face at the bottom, in the bottom of the dress and in two flowers along the left edge. There is craquelure throughout with scattered but stable losses throughout. There is a 5 in. diagonal scratch in the center bottom of the dress.
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.