After Daniel Mytens

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint except for evidence of very minor abrasion at the canvas edges caused by rubbing with the frame. A little surfce dirt is visible in the upper left however the painting would appear to have been recently cleaned. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals several old campaigns of scattered minor retouching. There appears to have been minor repaired areas of damage in the centre left whcih correspond with two patches on the reverse. There is also evidence of a vertical repaired tear measuring approx. 3 in. in the rim of the hat, and an old old diagonal repaired tear measuring approx. 10 in. which runs from the top of his ruff to the shoulder and likewise corresponds to a patch verso. FRAME Held in a 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.
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This painting is a copy of the portrait in the Duke of Hamilton's apartments, Holyrood House, Edinburgh.