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Circle of Pierre Mignard
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Mignard
- Portrait of a lady, possibly Maria Mancini (1639-1715), seated half-length, wearing a richly embroidered dress and a blue shawl
- oil on canvas, oval
- 91.5 by 72.7 cm.
Condition
The illustration is representative for the actual painting.
The painting has a thin relining. The paint surface is somewhat flattened and thin, especially in the hair and darker hues. No damages are visible to the naked eye, only spots of retouching in the flesh colours, e.g. her face, low neckline and arms. The paint surface is under a yellowed varnish layer.
Inspection under UV-light confirms abovementioned retouchings and reveals additional ones throughout, but mainly in her hair, her face and low neckline as well as some scattered spots in the blue shawl.
Offered in an old decorative oval-in-a-square frame, with damages and chips. (JD)
"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."