Lot 50
  • 50

After Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
  • Portrait of King George I
  • oil on canvas

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has a firm lining PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in reasonably good condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There have been some minor abrasions and the paint is quite thin particularly in the hair. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the condition mentioned above and reveals a discoloured and opaque varnish overall FRAME Held in a gilded plaster and 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."