Studio of Hyacinthe Rigaud

Luba Klabin, São Paulo, circa 1935;
Horacio Klabin, Rio de Janeiro, by descent from the above in 1968;
Claudio Klabin, Rio de Janeiro, by descent from the above in 1996;
Gifted by the above to the present owner in 2005.

Oil on canvas, lined. There is a loss near the center of the upper edge and a smaller loss below that, to the right of the subject's head. Surface dirt and dust. Craquelure across the surface. There is a diagonal line of wrinkinling that extends across the subject's chest. Under UV light, there is an old green varnish, over which there are areas of inpainting, especially in the subjects face, armor, and the curtain but also scattered across the picture plane.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.