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Philippus Nijs 1724-1805 buste petite nature en buis Pays-Bas, vers 1756
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Philippus Nijs
- Portrait du prince Charles Alexandre de Lorraine, gouverneur general des Pays Bas (1712-1780),
- signé et daté au dos Philippus Nijs Faraide fecit 1756
- buis
- 21 x 9 cm
- 8 1/4 by 3 1/2 in.
les cheveux attachés en catogan au dos, vêtu d'une cuirasse et portant le collier de la Toison d'or; le piedouche orné d'un écusson
Condition
The bust is in very good condition overall, signed and dated in black ink on the back 1755 or 1756.
A fine natural inclusion to the man's back and one fine hairline fissure to one drapery on the back. Very finely carved.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les armoiries de l'écusson sont celles du Prince Charles Alexandre de Lorraine, gouverneur general des Pays Bas (1712-1780), Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Toison d’Or en 1729, frère de François I Empereur des Romains (1708-1765) et beau-frère de Marie Thérèse d'Autriche(1717-1780), marié à Marie Anne (1718-1744), archi duchesse d’Autriche, fille de Charles VI, Empereur des Romains.