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After Sebastiano Conca
Madonna and Child with St. Nepomucene
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Passed
Live Auction
European Art
Size
39 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches.
Description
After Sebastiano Conca
Madonna and Child with St. Nepomucene
oil on canvas
signed Adma (lower left)
39 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches.
Condition
Framed: 49 3/4 x 35 inches.Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is wax-lined; network of craquelures throughout, which appear stable, accompanied by corresponding inpainting; stretcher bar marks extending along the left and right edges, also with inpainting; one repaired tear in the left of St. Nepomucene's chest; inpainting also visible around inscription in the lower left corner; a small, diagonally raised impression in the center. Under UV light: a thick, greenish varnish layer obscures older inpainting; more recent inpainting located in the aforementioned areas; areas of inpainting along the upper edge; two larger areas of inpainting along the upper right edge, as well as a smaller spot of inpainting along the center right edge; additional small spots of inpainting scattered throughout. Please request images.Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Signature
signed Adma (lower left)
Provenance
The original composition hangs in the Galleria Borghese, Rome.Provenance:Sold: Jackson's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Cedar Falls, Iowa, December 4-5, 2007, Lot 242