- 137
Attributed to Hans Eworth
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Eworth
- Portrait of Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford
- later inscribed lower left: Edward Semaurus / Comes Hertfordshire and u. r.: Aetatis 26 / A(o) Suae 1565
- oil on panel
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original panel which has very slightly bowed.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition with no apparent damages or losses. There is some minor wear to the sitter's face, neck and doublet and the paint remains thin in places, however this is to be expected given it's age. There is an uneven layer of discoloured varnish and a fine craquelure overall.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity of the varnish, and reveals some old minor retouching to the sitter's forehead, temple and nose. There is some further minor retouching to a panel join in the upper right hand quadrant measuring approx 6cm.
FRAME
Held in a period carved and gilded wooden 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."
"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."