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Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Xaver Winterhalter
- Clothilde Gräfin von Wylich und Lottum (1809-1894), née Gräfin von und zu Putbus
- signed fr. Winterhalter / Paris 1854 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 82 by 63cm., 32¼ by 24¾in. (oval)
Literature
Franz Wild, (ed.), Neckrologe und Verzeichnisse der Gemälde von Franz und Hermann Winterhalter, Zürich, 1894, p. 43
Max von Boehn & Dr Oskar Fischel, Die Mode, Munich, 1925, p. 13, illustrated
Dr Armin Panter, Studien zu Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873), (PhD diss.), Karlsruhe, 1996, pp. 150, 234, no. 39, illustrated
Richard Ormond and Carol Blackett-Ord, (eds.), Franz Xaver Winterhalter & the Courts of Europe, 1830-70, (exh. cat.), London & Paris, 1987-88, p. 233, no. 286, listed
Max von Boehn & Dr Oskar Fischel, Die Mode, Munich, 1925, p. 13, illustrated
Dr Armin Panter, Studien zu Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873), (PhD diss.), Karlsruhe, 1996, pp. 150, 234, no. 39, illustrated
Richard Ormond and Carol Blackett-Ord, (eds.), Franz Xaver Winterhalter & the Courts of Europe, 1830-70, (exh. cat.), London & Paris, 1987-88, p. 233, no. 286, listed
Condition
The canvas is unlined, and is slightly loose and undulated on its stretcher. There is a very small, barely visible spot of paint flaking in the lower part of the sitter's neck. Under ultra-violet light a number of very small scattered spots fluoresce, some of which likely relate to minor signs of retouching notably one in her chin to the left of her mouth. This work is otherwise in good condition and would benefit from a light professional clean.
Presented in a substantial decorative gilt frame.
For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below:
Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000;
Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000;
Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000.
As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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."