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Bernhard Francke
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernhard Francke
- Portrait of Herzog August Ferdinand von Braunschweig-Bevern (1677-1704), head and shoulders, wearing armour and a blue cloak
- inscribed to the reverse with inventory number: 64
- oil on canvas, in a painted oval, with additions to all four corners
Provenance
The Royal House of Hanover;
Their sale, Schloss Marienburg, Sotheby's , 5 October 2005, lot 140.
Their sale, Schloss Marienburg, Sotheby's , 5 October 2005, lot 140.
Condition
The canvas which has been made up from an oval has an old effective relining. The paint surface, which is covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish, is in good condition. There are some very minor very scattered retouchings throughout. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals onily some more recent resoration to the extensions.
Offered in a gilt wood frame in good condition.
"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."