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Circle of Jacopo Robusti, called Jacopo Tintoretto
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacopo Robusti, called Jacopo Tintoretto
- a portrait of a bearded venetian senator, seated, three quarter length, wearing a red velvet robe with fur lining
- with inscription upper left: AE
oil on canvas
Provenance
Jacob Epstein;
By whom bequethed to the Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore;
Anonymous sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 14 October 1997, lot 163 for 350,000 Shillings (as Jacopo Tintoretto).
Literature
B. Berenson, Italian Pictures of the Renaissance, Venetian School, London, 1957, vol. I, p. 169 (as by Tintoretto);
P. Rossi, Jacopo Tintoretto: I Ritratti, vol. I, Venice 1976, p. 137, cat. no. 276, reproduced (as Venetian School, 16th Century).
P. Rossi, Jacopo Tintoretto: I Ritratti, vol. I, Venice 1976, p. 137, cat. no. 276, reproduced (as Venetian School, 16th Century).
Condition
The canvas has been recently relined. The paint surface is secure though some areas of abrasion are apparent. The painting has quite recently been cleaned and restored: a small restored tear is present lower centre and inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouchings and strengthenings in the outlines. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame some knocks.
"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."