Lot 4
  • 4

Ecole française du XVIeme siècle

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Portrait du chancelier Michel de l'Hospital
  • Porte une inscription illisible à la mine de plomb au dos.
  • Huile sur panneau

Condition

Under the naked-eye: The painting is overall in very satisfactory state of conservation. It is an oak wood panel made with one non-cradle straight plank. It has been very correctly cleaned. Under the UV light: The painting appears under a green uniform varnish. We notice many little dots of restoration in the sky and in the garment, very finely realized. We can also see a former track of inscription in the top.
"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

Il existe plusieurs versions de cette composition dont une est conservée au musée Condé à Chantilly (inventaire n° PE 270) et une autre au musée du Louvre (inventaire n° INV 3272).