Lot 530
  • 530

Venetian School, 18th Century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • Venetian School, 18th century
  • Portrait of a Lady, half-length, wearing a gold-brocade dress and draped in a red cloak
  • oil on paper laid down on canvas, within a painted oval
  • 11 3/4 by 9 1/4 in.; 29.9 by 23.5 cm.

Condition

The canvas is lined. The surface is in generally good condition aside from pressed fine craquelure; slightly flattened surface; dry varnish; possible area of repaint on left shoulder and left chest directly above the bodice. Inspection under UV reveals 3 small spots on face, 3 small spots lower edge and 4 small spots upper edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

According to an inscription on the reverse of the canvas, this painting was traditionally attributed to Alessandro Longhi and thought to represent Laura Mocenigo.