- 487
Bolognese School, late 17th Century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of an old lady holding a prayer book
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous Sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 17 March 1970, lot 4 (as attributed to Sofonisba Anguissola);
Acquired at the above sale by Helen F. Boehm (1920–2010), New York;
Her sale, New York, Sotheby's, 16 May 1996, lot 154 (as a self portrait attributed to Sofonisba Anguissola), where acquired by the present owner.
Acquired at the above sale by Helen F. Boehm (1920–2010), New York;
Her sale, New York, Sotheby's, 16 May 1996, lot 154 (as a self portrait attributed to Sofonisba Anguissola), where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is covered by a thick varnish except for the sitter's head and hands. There have been some small retouchings on the arm of the chair, as well as in the righthand sleeve, and throughout the background.
"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."