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Attributed to Gerard Soest circa 1600-1681 London
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerard Soest
- Portrait of a Gentleman of the Ashley-Cooper Family
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 1/4 in.
- 76 by 64 cm.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, June 27, 1980, lot 142
Thomas Agnews & Sons Ltd., London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Lined canvas. Surface is very pressed due to strong lining. Under UV light: retouches to face and hair along the right side of face; further inpainting along upper edge.
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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.