Lot 50
  • 50

Studio of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
  • Portrait of Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639
  • inscribed with the age of the sitter and dated centre left: Aetatis , 52,/ Ao 1620
  • oil on panel

Provenance

Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 23 July 1970, lot 145 (as by Mierevelt).

Condition

The actual painting is slightly warmer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The panel consists of three planks, joined vertically and is bevelled on all sides and stable. The join of the plank to the left and centre has slightly opened to the upper edge, for about 15 cm. The paint surface seems to be in good condition, a few small paint losses can be seen lower right. Small discoloured retouchings can be seen in the face and collar, following the wood grain. The background has grown slightly thin. The paint surface is covered by a thick and dirty varnish layer. Inspection under Ultra Violet light is mostly impeded by this thick varnish layer, but does reveal the afore mentioned retouchings. Offered in an elaborate carved (?) and gilt wood frame, a few cracks and damages. (ML)
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Catalogue Note

A studio version after the signed three-quarter length original, formerly with the Weiss Gallery, London, 2006. The sitter was an author and diplomat.