You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The panel appears to comprise a single, uncradled oak board, with vertically-oriented grain. At its thickest (along the integral frame), it is ½ inch thick. There is a slight convex bow from left to right. There is an 3 inch fine vertical crack visible at the upper left, 21⁄2 inches from the left edge. The paint is stable on the panel. Under natural light, the varnish appears yellowed and slightly cloudy. There is a ¾ inch area of discolored restoration on Christ’s forehead. Bold underdrawing is visible on his face. Ultraviolet examination reveals additional touches of restoration, but it is difficult to read the painting due to the very old varnish. Overall, this painting appears to be in authentic state and is a lovely survival from the period. A sensitive cleaning and conservation would likely leave the painting much improved.
Cost calculator
Lot 53Sale 19030
Head of ChristNetherlandish School, first quarter of the 16th centuryEstimate: USD 15,000 - 20,000
Enter your bid amount for an estimated cost
Bid amount
Please enter numbers onlyAmount must be higher than the starting bidAmount must be higher than the current bid