After Sir Godfrey Kneller

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined and cut to the frame edge. The canvas is peeling away from its lining along the left and upper edge and both the canvas and the relining have sagged on the stretcher PAINT SURFACE There is a very dirty and discoloured varnish overall and there has been abrasion to the paint overall ULTRAVIOLET Due to the opacity of the varnish, it is not possible to read the condition of the paint below with Ultra Violet light through there are no apparent recent retouchings FRAME Held in a carved and gilded wood frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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."