- 552
Venetian School, 16th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Venetian School, 16th Century
- Portrait of a Doge, possibly Niccolo da Ponte
- oil on canvas mounted on panel
- 27 7/8 by 21 1/4 in.; 70.8 by 54 cm.
Provenance
Archduke Ferdinand von Tyrol;
Marchese Zaccheria Collection, Venice;
Principe Hercolani Collection, Bologna;
Jacob Heimann, Milan;
Countess B. Dekker, New York, by 1968.
Marchese Zaccheria Collection, Venice;
Principe Hercolani Collection, Bologna;
Jacob Heimann, Milan;
Countess B. Dekker, New York, by 1968.
Condition
The panel is cradled and stable. There is a thin vertical line running from the left to the right 2 1/2 inches from the top. The surface is in fair condition; it is very thinly painted, the background appears abraded and has suffered significant paint loss; apparent craquelure of the figure's face; old dirty and dry varnish. Inspection under UV reveals scattered retouches throughout.
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.
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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.