- 239
Spanish School, circa 1700
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Anne-Marie de la Tremouille (1642- 1722), Princesse des Ursins, in an elaborate lace headdress
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Purchased by George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800-1870), during his ambassadorship in Madrid;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Literature
Lady Theresa Lewis, Lives of the Friends and Contemporaries of Lord Chancellor Clarendon, vol. III, London 1852, pp. 398-9;
R. Gibson, Catalogue of Portraits in the Collection of the Earl of Clarendon, London 1977, p. 123.
R. Gibson, Catalogue of Portraits in the Collection of the Earl of Clarendon, London 1977, p. 123.
Condition
The canvas has an old relining.
The paint surface is generally secure with some evidence of original impasto remaining under a thick, yellowed, dirty varnish which impedes thorough inspection under both natural and UV light.
Old scattered retouching works are visible to the naked eye and these are confirmed under UV light.
Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame structurally sound with some losses.
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"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
Anne-Marie de la Tremouille was the daughter of the duc du Noirmoutier, and widow of both the Prince de Chalais and Flavio Orsini, she became the most influential figure at the court of Philip V of Spain as chief of Queen Marie Luisa's household. She is credited with the introduction of the essence of bitter oranges as a fashionable fragrance.