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Manner of Hans Holbein the Younger
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Peter Paul Rubens
- Portrait of Lady Jane Seymour (1508-1537), wife of Henry VIII
- inscribed with identity of the sitter
- oil on panel (reduced)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel consists of one single sheet in good condition. It is very slightly bowed at the edges and is worn in the lower right edge, where it is slightly chipped.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. There are two areas of minor lifting, centre right, in the sitter's neck and chest, with minor related flaking. There are early signs of flaking in the extreme lower section of the picture, though there has been no paint loss yet. The paint is otherwise in stable condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor strengthening in the background.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The inner edge of the frame, along the lower right section, is missing.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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."
"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."