- 242
Attributed to Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to Jean Baptiste Vanmour
- A Young Turkish Woman and her Child
- oil on canvas
- 35 by 26.5cm., 13¾ by 10½in.
Exhibited
Turkophilia, Paris 2011
Literature
Boppe 1989, p. 44 (with incorrect measurements)
Paris 2011, p. 85
Paris 2011, p. 85
Condition
The canvas has been laid on board. Under UV light there are old strokes in the ground and along the upper and left edges, an area near the bottom of her green cloak, and addressing a repaired tear (horizontal 9cm, 7cm vertical, meeting in a 'T' to the right of her chest).
Held in a decorative frame.
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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 placement of the lady with her child is very similar to that in a portrait of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu standing with her young son Edward (see note to following lot) attributed to Jean-Baptiste Vanmour, in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. In First day of School (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam), Vanmour also made use of a similar motif.