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Attributed to Johann Baptist Lampi
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Johann Baptist Lampi
- Portrait of Catherine the Great
- oil on canvas
- 62 by 81cm, 24 1/2 by 31 3/4 in.
Provenance
The 7th Count of Villagonzalo, Mariano Miguel Maldonado y Davalos (1851-1901), Spanish Ambassador in St Petersburg 1893-1897
Thence by descent
Condition
Original canvas. There is a layer of surface dirt. There are scattered small areas of paint loss in the lower left section and the lower edge and a few lines of raised craquelure in the lower left corner. There are lines of craquelure throughout and minor flecks of paint loss elsewhere. The varnish has discoloured. UV light reveals some retouching to the background in the right hand side and in places to the lower half. An opaque layer of discoloured and uneven varnish prevents a more conclusive examination. Held in an ornate gold painted plaster frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Count Villagonzalo established a close friendship with Tsar Nicholas II during his period in office in St Petersburg. In 1899 he was awarded the Imperial Order of St Alexander Nevsky.
He is mentioned in the Tsar's diaries. "Saturday 20th April, 1896. The day was marvellous and bright. The two of us went on a short walk and found masses of anemones. After breakfast I received Count Vollagonzalo, previously the Spanish representative, now the ambassador here."