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Mary Beale
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Mary Beale
- portrait of the artist's son, Batholomew Beale (1656-1709)
- oil on canvas, in a British Baroque frame
head and shoulders, wearing a red tunic
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears in good condition. There is a small area of paint loss to the lower left of the painting. The upper right and lower left corners have been cut and replaced.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered re-touchings to the sitter's face, neck and shoulders and to the lower edge of the canvas. There has been some light restoration to the left and right edges where frame abrasion has occurred.
FRAME
Held in a reproduction carved, gilt wood frame.
"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."