- 676
German School, 18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- portrait of Charles Albert VII (1697-1745), Elector of Bavaria, Holy Roman Emperor, standing half-length, wearing armour and the order of the golden fleece;portrait of his wife Maria Amelie, née Princess of Austria (1701-1756), Electress of Bavaria, Holy Roman Empress, standing half-length, wearing a blue and gold embroidered dress and a red ermine coat, next to the imperial crown
a pair, both oil on canvas, unlined
- the former: 93.8 by 69.2 cm.; the latter: 92.8 by 68.5 cm.
Condition
The actual paintings are warmer in tone than the catalogue illustrations suggest. Both canvasses are unlined. Stretcher marks are slightly visible.
In the male portrait a small repaired damage is visible in the upper left. Small retouched spots of paint loss are visible in the lower centre right, in the armour, and along the lower edge. Inspection under ultra violet light furthermore reveals a small damage in the background upper left and upper right, in the centre in the ribbon, and a very tiny one in the face.
The paint surface in the female portrait has grown a bit dry. A few small spots of paint loss can be observed under her eye, right of her head, in the upper left corner, and in the centre. Retouched paint losses are visible in the crown, in her hand, in her chest and in the background upper left. Inspection under ultra violet light furthermore reveals additional retouchings in her dress, in her hand and chest.
Both paint surfaces are covered with a dull and dry layer of varnish and there's some surface dirt.
Offered in light grey carved wood frames with a gilt fillet, and gilt decorations in the corners, with some losses. (MW)
"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."