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Workshop of François Clouet
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- François Clouet
- Portrait of Louis I de Bourbon, Prince de Condé (7 May 1530 – 13 March 1569), head and shoulders
- oil on oak panel
Provenance
Thomas Barber, Cheltenham;
His deceased sale, London, Christie's, 5 May 1862, lot 48, for 3 guineas to Whitehead (as 'Janet');
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 5 July 2000, lot 279, for £11,000 (as Follower of Francois Clouet);
With Claude Vittet, Paris;
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owners in 2001.
His deceased sale, London, Christie's, 5 May 1862, lot 48, for 3 guineas to Whitehead (as 'Janet');
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 5 July 2000, lot 279, for £11,000 (as Follower of Francois Clouet);
With Claude Vittet, Paris;
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owners in 2001.
Condition
The panel is uncradled and stable, with only a slight bow. It is beveled on all sides. The paint surface has been recently cleaned and is in excellent condition. Impasto details are well-presevred, and pentimenti are visible in the ruff and face of the sitter. Restoration is limited to very small scattered retouchings in the centre of the man's chest and in both sleeves, in the background and in one or two parts of his face. There is some minor infilling of craquelure in the sitter's beard.
"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
Almost identical to the portrait of Louis I de Bourbon in the National Museum of Versailles (inv. no. MV 3187), attributed to the French School, 16th century.