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Studio of Adriaen Hanneman
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Adriaen Hanneman
- Portrait of Mary, Princess of Orange (1631-1660), holding a rose
- oil on canvas, unframed
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining, resulting in a flattened paint surface. The paint surface is secure, stable and very clean. The colours are strong and vibrant. Scattered retouching is faintly visible in the architecture of the background. A repair to a vertical tear measuring approximately 12 cm can be seen just below the right shoulder. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an even varnish and infilling to craqulure in the flesh tones. Also revealed are few small scattered retouchings in the sleeves, chest and sky.
The work is offered unframed.
"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
Mary, Princess Royal, was the eldest daughter of Charles I and his wife, Henrietta Maria. In May 1641 she married William, Prince of Orange and Stadholder of the United Provinces. Their son, William, would later become King William III of England.
Painted in the Netherlands, shortly before Mary returned to England at the Restoration, the prime version of this composition by Hanneman was in the Clarendon Collection (signed and dated 165 (6)?). Identical but unsigned versions were with Charles Newman in 1921 (40 x 32 ½ in) and F. Dahlstrom in Sweden, 1936. There is also a 50 x 40 in. version of the present work at Holkham Hall with differences in the landscape as well as a half-length in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (signed and dated 1659).