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English School, late 16th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- English School, Late 16th Century
- Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, bust-length, in an ivory dress wearing a pearl necklace
- oil on panel
Provenance
Reputedly presented by Queen Elizabeth I to George Sinclair, 5th Earl of Caithness (1566-1643) (according to a label on the reverse);
Private collection, Scotland;
With The Weiss Gallery, London, by 1995, from whom acquired by the present owner.
Private collection, Scotland;
With The Weiss Gallery, London, by 1995, from whom acquired by the present owner.
Literature
Weiss Gallery, Icons of splendour. A catalogue of early portraiture 1530-1700, London 2004, cat. no. 6.
Condition
The panel, composed of three vertical planks, is uncradled and has a slight convex curve. The paint surface is secure and clean. Good quality impasto remains in the jewelry. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals small, scattered retouchings throughout the face, hair and costume. These have been carried out sensitively and are difficult to detect with the naked eye.
The work is offered in a simple stained wood frame, in reasonable condition.
"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."