- 350
Amsterdam School, circa 1640
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a Lady, half-length, wearing a black dress with a fur trim, a white ruff and cap and holding a white handkerchief
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Probably James Whatman the Younger (1741-1798), Vinters, Kent;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The canvas is relined. The paint surface requires a new varnish as the old one is no longer effective. There is a small loss 1 cm. long upper centre in the background, and very tiny losses in her ruff and along her jawline. There are small areas where paint is beginning to lift.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows an old milky varnish, some small areas of retouching along the lower and right margins.
This lot is offered in a gold frame with some minor knocks, but structurally sound.
"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."