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Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
- Portrait of a young man
- oil on canvas
- 17 3/8 by 13 3/4 in.; 44 by 35 cm.
Provenance
Probably Arthur Braun, Pittsburgh;
Thence by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Paul B. Ernst, Pittsburgh;
By whom given to Carnegie Museum of Art, 1978.
Thence by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Paul B. Ernst, Pittsburgh;
By whom given to Carnegie Museum of Art, 1978.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. Stable web of craquelure. Shiny varnish. Surface dirt appears as tiny scattered brown spots across the surface. Repaint in the cravat that is obvious to the naked eye. Under UV light, the thick green varnish fluoresces. Small scattered spots of inpainting acros the picture plane.
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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.