- 44
Netherlandish School, 1563
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- portrait of a lady, aged 50, bust-length, wearing ablack dress with white lace cuffs, and a black and white headdress
inscribed with the age of the sitter upper right: AE (in ligature) . 50
and dated upper left: 1563- oil on panel
Condition
The panel has a vertical split aprox 8 cm from right edge which is secured by dovetails. The paint surface, although abraded in areas, is now secured by a dirty varnish. The varnish prevents thorough inspection under UV light, however, some scattered retuochings are apparent to the naked eye, notably to the hands and face. Offered in a painted nortern wooden frame in reasonable condition with some paint losses.
"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."