- 470
Antwerp School, 17th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Head study of a bearded man
- oil on canvas, laid onto oak panel
Condition
The reverse of the wood panel has a loss in the lower part. The condition of the paint is good with texture in the impasto preserved. UV light shows repairs in the upper and lower left corners, both less than 10 cm. There is restrengthening to the darks in the hair and to a lesser extent in the beard, and other scattered spot retouchings.
"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
The physiognomy and tilt of the head can be compared to the face of the mounted figure to the left of Saint Martin in Van Dyck's Saint Martin Dividing his Cloak, the original version of which is in the Parish Church in Zaventem, and a later variation is in the Royal Collection, London (see S. Barnes, N. De Poorter, O. Millar, H. Vey, Van Dyck, A Complete Catalogue of the Paintings, New Haven and London 2004, pp. 53–56, cat. nos. I.38 and I.39).