William Verdult Original Oil Painting Antique Religious Mary – Gemstone Accents For Sale

Apprised in 2001 $295,000
with official paperwork with painting from Gelach & Co
Offered for sale is an original artwork by William Verdult, titled “Mary.” This painting is associated with the European King and Queens Collection and has documented provenance connected to an estate seizure.
According to the sale records previously researched, the artwork was included among property and assets seized by the FBI in 2012 from the assets of Ulrich Felix Anton Engler. The seized property was subsequently offered through a Bo Hawks sale held September 1, 2013. The William Verdult “Mary” painting was identified as Lot 46 in that sale.
The artwork was originally described as containing significant natural ruby embellishments. sale documentation reportedly described approximately 905 carats of natural rubies, including a 105-carat center ruby. The rubies have since been removed from the artwork. Other yellow-colored gemstones remain set within the piece, adding to its unusual decorative character.
The painting has an interesting documented history and would make a distinctive addition to a collection of historical, religious, or investment-related artwork.
Artist: William Verdult
Title: “Mary”
Subject: Religious / Mary
Collection: European King and Queens Collection
Medium: Original artwork — please refer to photos for condition and construction details
sale Provenance: Bo Hawks sale, September 1, 2013, Lot 46
Seizure Provenance: Property associated with Ulrich Felix Anton Engler, seized by the FBI in 2012
Gemstones: Original ruby embellishments were removed; other yellow gemstones remain
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description. The painting is being sold in its present condition, with the removed ruby stones specifically noted above.
This is an unusual piece with a documented sale and seizure history, making the provenance an important part of its appeal to collectors.