- 53
After Sir Anthony van Dyck
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Anthony van Dyck
- Portrait of King Charles I of England (1601-1649), head and shoulders, wearing the Order of the Garter
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has been laid down on board. The paint surface is secure and under a glossy varnish. Despite the glossy varnish, older and more recent retouchings and strengthenigns are visible under UV light. There is what appears to be a restored hole 3 by 3 cm lower left and possibly a restored damage to the left of the king's head. Offered in a painted wooden frame which has suffered some paint losses but is structurally sound.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A 18th-century copy after Van Dyck's original in the Gemäldegalerie, Dresden (see S. Barnes et al., Van Dyck, Yale University 2004, p. 475, cat. no. IV.58.)