Lot 531
  • 531

Circle of Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Circle of Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone
  • A Cavalier on Horseback
  • oil on panel, tondo
  • diameter: 9 1/2 in.; 24.1 cm.

Provenance

Anonymous sale: Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, September 17, 2012;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.

Condition

Overall fair condition. The surface is somewhat uneven and has fine craquelure and paint separation. The varnish appears to have darkened over time and is slightly dirty. The surface is abraded and the ground is visible in the sky to the left and right of the horseman and in the horseman's face.
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.