Lot 418
  • 418

Venetian School, 16th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Venetian School, 16th Century
  • Portrait of a man
  • oil on canvas
  • 37 1/4 by 30 3/4 in.; 94.6 by 78 cm.

Condition

Oil on canvas, with an old burlap lining. There is bumping at the edges. The picture surface is abraded and dirty. Craquelure and stretcher bar marks visible. Splatter of white house paint on the frame and extreme edges of canvas at lower right corner. Under UV light, there is a green fluorescing varnish. There are areas of old inpaint across the background as well as retouches to address craquelure in the figure's face and hair.
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.
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