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Follower of Joos van Cleve Cleve (?) Date Unknown - 1540/1 Antwerp
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joos van Cleve
- Portrait of a Man wearing a black coat
- oil on panel
- 18 3/4 by 13 3/4 in.
- 47.5 by 35 cm.
Condition
Cradled panel. A vertical repair in panel across the center; very fine pigment craquelure in the greens and the blacks. The figure appears to be repainted on face, hat and coat. Under UV light: selective cleaning on the face and hands; the face is entirely repainted. Some other minor retouches are visible.
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.
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.