FOLLOWER OF FRANZ ANTON MAULBERTSCH
(AUSTRIAN 1724-1796)
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Oil on canvas
47 1/5 x 27 3/4 in. (120.7 x 70.5cm)
PROVENANCE:
Collection of a German Noble House.
Christie's, Amsterdam, sale of March 24, 1999, lot 113.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Private Collection, Oregon.

The relined canvas in overall fine condition, with extensive craquelure throughout the surface of the work and scattered paint flakes (all relatively minor, and located at center left, along the left outer edge, and at bottom right). The work is dirty and would benefit from a light cleaning in order to reclaim fresher colors. The canvas has slightly buckled at upper right, as well as along its bottom outer edge. We notice two repaired scratches (possible thin tears) along the outer sides of the painting, and along its bottom side as well. When examined under UV light, one can observe scattered retouching, mostly concentrated in the background a at upper right and in the bottom area, but also to some parts of the figure (mainly her vestment).