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School of Antoine Pesne
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Antoine Pesne
- Portrait of Henrietta Maria of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1702-1782), half length, wearing an ivory silk bodice and ermine trimmed cloak
- inscribed with the identity of the sitter on the reverse
- oil on canvas, in a painted oval, unlined
Provenance
SKH Großherzog von Baden, Schloss Baden, inventory number 154
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The details are very well-preserved with the texture of paint surface in tact. There are areas of restrengthening in the brown background, slightly discoloured. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows infilling of craquelure and some small areas of repainting in the figure.
This lot is offered in a gilt frame, with the inner part shaped oval.
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."
Catalogue Note
Henrietta Maria, a granddaughter of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg, married in 1716 Hereditary Prince Frederick Louis of Württemberg (1698-1731). Upon her death she was buried in the grounds of the Baroque Schloss Köpenick.