- 238
Flemish School, 17th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a Gentleman, a member of the Rosmel family, in a feigned oval
inscribed and dated upper left: Ætatis 64/ Aº1648 with the coat of arms of a member of the Rosmel family, Liège;
bears inscription upper right: D. CORNELIO de Licht Presiden/ Te de las CASAS de la Moneda/ de Flandes=- oil on canvas
Provenance
Probably acquired by the George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800-1870), during his ambassadorship in Madrid;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Literature
R. Gibson, Catalogue of Portraits in the Collection of the Earl of Clarendon, London 1977, pp. 85-6, no. 95.
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining.
The paint surface is secure if a little thin in the darker areas. There is a small damage upper left above his ear. There is a dirty old varnish which impedes thorough inspection under UV although some minor scattered retouchings do fluoresce.
Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame structurally sound but with some losses.
"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
The sitter has traditionally been identified as Cornelis de Licht because of an inscription upper right however this was added later. The coat of arms upper left is contemporary with the painting and identifies the sitter as a member of the Rosmel family, Liège.