- 104
Antwerp School, 16th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a lady holding a carnation
- inscribed upper left: -AETATIS SUAE_: / 21 :AN:o_1515:
- oil on oak panel, prepared reverse
Condition
The panel is flat and un-cradled, with a thin plaster layer on the reverse. There is a fine vertical split running through the centre of the panel. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows small scattered re-touchings to the aforementioned split in the wood, to the bonnet and to the chest of the sitter. There are re-touchings in her face concentrated around her nose. The picture is covered by a thick milky varnish. Overall the paint surface is in good, stable condition.
Offered in an ebonised Dutch-style rippled frame, in very 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."