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Studio of Gerrit van Honthorst Utrecht 1590 - 1656
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerrit van Honthorst
- Portrait of George Villiers, first Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), head and shoulders, wearing a richly embroidered doublet and a blue sash
- oil on canvas, laid on board
Condition
The canvas is laid down on board. There is a restored tear to the left of the sitter's right eye of aprox 8cm and there are other minor scattered paint losses. There is also some frame abrasion along the lower edge and the paint has thinned in some areas and has subsequently been retouched. Thorough inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish but some recent retouching to the sitter's collar and along the lower edge are visible. Offered in a decorative later wood frame in fair 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."
Catalogue Note
A studio replica of a detail of Honthorst's portrait of the family of the Duke of Buckingham in the collection of Her Majesty the Queen, Hampton Court (see J. Judson & R. Ekkart, Gerrit van Honthorst, Gand 1999, p. 284, cat. no. 385, reproduced plate 281).