- 674
Circle of Leandro da Ponte, called Leandro Bassano
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Leandro da Ponte, called Leandro Bassano
- Portrait of a bearded man
- indistinctly inscribed on the reverse of the panel Portrait ** Cat(?)aen*
- oil on paper laid down on panel
- 10 1/4 by 7 1/4 in.; 26 by 18.5 cm.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 11 January 1996, lot 195 (as Attributed to Leandro da Ponte).
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on panel. Some edges of panel slightly rough. Panel slightly convex towards right side. The image stops 1/2 inch from top edge and up to a 1/4 from right edge, though this is not visible in the current framing. Surface in overall good condition, aside from surface dirt and vertical lines of disturbance to the picture surface related to laying the sheet onto the panel. A few spots of inpainting in the man's dress visible to the naked eye.
Under UV light:
These previously mentioned spots fluoresce, though the majority of the work is obscured by the varnish.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.