Lot 83
  • 83

Follower of Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder
  • Portrait of a Dignitary
  • oil on panel
  • 11 7/8 by 9 1/8 in.
  • 30.2 by 23.2 cm.

Condition

The paint surface is thinn at upper right, possibly due to an attempt to clean the painting. Three small spots of paint loss in the lower half and minor paint lifting. The varnish is dull and uneven; two glossy spots of varnish in the lower half. Under UV light: very fine retouching to face is barely visible under the old varnish; further retouches to the coat.
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.
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