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After Pieter Claesz. Soutman
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Pieter Claesz. Soutman
- A set of Five Historical Portraits: Portrait of King Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor (1415-1493), bust length;Portrait of King Albert I of Habsburg (1255-1308), bust length;Portrait of Frederick I Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor (1122-1190), bust length;Portrait of King Maximilian II of Bohemia and Germany, Holy Roman Emperor (1527-1576), bust length;Portrait of Archbishop Georg Friedrich of Greiffenclau (1573-1629), bust length
- the first: inscribed upper centre: FREDERICVS III. IMPERATOR PVLCHER DICTUS AVSTRIACVS;
the second: inscribed upper centre: ALBERTVS I. IMPER - RATOR TRIVMPHATOR - ;
the third: inscribed upper centre: FRIDERICVS IMPERATOR AVSTRIACVS;
the fourth: inscribed upper centre: MAXIMILIANUS . II . ROM : IMPERATOR;
the fifth: inscribed upper centre: GEORGE. FRIDERICVS ARCHIEPISCOPUS MO / QVNTIN . PRINCEPS ELECTOR . AN . 1627 - a set of five, all oil on canvas, the fifth unstretched
Condition
As shown in the paper catalogue, starting top left:
1) The canvas has a two areas of flaked paint lower right and left, and a smaller patch in the upper part, all have been repaired. There is a small bump in the canavs upper right, but no tear.
2) Areas of repair of lost paint on the left hand side of the canvas.
3) Repaired areas small and minimal.
4) Patches of repainting, and very worn in places, there is small bump in t the canvas lower right. Ultraviolet light reveals blotchy retouching. But the face is well- preserved.
5) Canvas is unlined and a little lose. There is a larger amount of lost paint, all repaired, than in the previuos four works.
The inscriptions are relatively well - preserved.
"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."