Anonymous, Mexican School (18th Century)

Virgin of Guadalupe

Important Notice

Live auction begins on:

January 24, 05:00 PM GMT

Estimate

80,000 - 100,000 USD

Bid

70,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Anonymous

18th Century Mexican School

Virgen de Guadalupe

indistinctly signed (lower right); inscribed De Tomasa and dated 1738 (lower left)

oil on canvas

51 ⅛ by 35 ⅜ in.

129.7 by 89.9 cm.

This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from the country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The painting will be released to the purchaser in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby’s representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey for an appointment to view the work.

Ralph Fabacher, San Miguel de Allende

Cecile Fabacher Napp, San Miguel de Allende (acquired from the above)

Acquired from the above in June 1983 by the present owner