Lot 550: CORNELIS SCHUT THE YOUNGER | The Assumption of the Virgin 

oil on canvas

138 by 165.8 cm.; 54 1/2  by 65 1/4  in.

oil on canvas

The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is covered in a dirty varnish. There is some thinning of the paint surface along the lower margin, and in the smaller figures surrounding the tomb. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows several large repairs: a thick band running down the left margin, from the upper edge to the two disciples standing on the extreme left, culminating in a circa 12 x 14 cm. repair in the red cloak of one of them. Furthermore, there is a 5 cm. horizontal tear above the tomb; 3 repaired damages at the centre beside the right edge; and an area of repair in the upper right hand corner. There is a horizontal repaired tear above the pair of flying putti and large vertical repair running from the Virgin's knee to the lower margin. Otherwise just scattered small cosmetic retouchings throughout. This lot is offered in a gilt wood frame with decorative mouldings, in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

E. Valdivieso, Pintura Barroca Sevillana, Seville 2003, p. 463, reproduced fig. 438.