- 72
School of the Veneto, 16th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a gentleman, half length, in black
- oil on canvas
Provenance
George Encil, Vienna and the Bahamas.
Literature
R. Pallucchini in Experience and Adventures of a Collector, Paris 1989, pp. 26-7 (as Domenico Tintoretto).
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining which has somewhat flattened the paint surface. The paint surface is otherwise secure and in fair condition under an even varnish. There is an old restored horizontal damage of approx. 3 cm upper left in the window frame. This is confirmed by inspection under UV light which also reveals some minor scattered retouching work.
Offered in a parcel gilt frame in good condition.
"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."
"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."