- 78
After Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Velázquez
- Portrait of Prince Balthazar Carlos in Hunting Costume
- inscribed at the lower left corner: NO ÆTAT SVÆ VI / 270
- oil on canvas, unframed
Provenance
Joseph, Count von Plettenberg-Lenhausen, Haus Hovestadt, Westfalen, Germany;
And thence by descent to his son, Franziskus, Count von Plettenberg-Lenhausen, Haus Hovestadt;
And thence by descent in the family to the present owner, by whom brought to the United States in 1987.
And thence by descent to his son, Franziskus, Count von Plettenberg-Lenhausen, Haus Hovestadt;
And thence by descent in the family to the present owner, by whom brought to the United States in 1987.
Condition
This canvas is loose on its stretcher and appears to be unlined except for thin strips that have been applied around the stretcher edges. Small patches have been applied to the reverse to address a number of the old tears that are visible on the front: in the sky in the background to the left; to the right of the prince's shoulder and in his forehead. There is an (approximately) 2 inch tear in the body of the sleeping dog to the left and a small puncture in the upper center in the foliage of the tree that remain unrepaired. In spite of this, the paint layer appears quite stable and under UV there are only a few small scattered retouches and infills of the craquelure throughout. Larger areas of retouch are visible along the repaired tears, and there are also a few spots in the boy's face and cloak. This work should respond well to cleaning and restoration.
"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
This canvas repeats the composition of Velázquez's Prince Baltasar Carlos as a Hunter of 1635/6, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid (no. P01189).