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Fri, Mar 22, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 958

After Hans Memling

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(Netherlandish, 1430–1494)

Triptych of the Adoration of the Magi, after 1479 smaller version held by the Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges, inscribed in Dutch at bottom sight of frame and possibly a copy by "Broeder Jan Floreins", circa late 19th/early 20th century, oil or tempera on panel, largest (central) 16-7/8 x 20-1/2 in., in oak cabinet with gothic style iron latch, overall 28-1/4 x 28-1/2 x 5 in. opens to 48-1/4 in.

Provenance: DuMouchelle's, Detroit, Michigan, September 17, 2006, lot 92047; Private Collection, Knoxville, TennesseeNote:

A larger version was made of the similar subject and is held by the Museo del Prado.

Condition

some retouch, dirt layer; cabinet with abrasions, splits and repairs, disassembled to relieve weight of doors from central frame