- 71
Attributed to Cornelis Visscher
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Cornelis Visscher
- portrait of a lady, head and shoulders
- Drawn with the brush in grey wash and gouache, on vellum;
inscribed: Ad viv:
Condition
Overall condition very good. Window mounted on thick Japan paper. One or two very minor surface marks, and one or two very slight losses of pigment in black background, but no other visible problems. Sold unframed.
"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 majority of Visscher's beautiful portrait drawings are in black chalk on vellum, so the present example is unusual in its technique. However, the depiction of the sitter is reminiscent of the signed Portrait of a Lady, from the Klaver Collection, sold Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 10 May 1994, lot 28.