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Circle of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Lucas, the elder Cranach
- Portrait of the Elector Frederic the Wise in his Old Age
- oil on panel
- 15 1/2 by 10 1/8 in.; 39.4 by 25.7 cm.
Provenance
Elliott Bloom;
Acquired from the estate of the above.
Acquired from the estate of the above.
Condition
Oil on panel. The surface is relatively clean with a slightly shiny varnish. Some areas of thinness in the background, where some of the wood grain is visible. Under UV light, there are some scattered dots of inpaint around the sitterÂ’s proper right eye; the proper right of his beard; a few to the right of his nose; and a few in the center of his chin. Additionally, there are a few dots of retouching in his top hand. Some dashes of strengthening to the fur in his jacket. Two lines of retouching in the background at left and a spot near the center right edge. In overall good condition and ready to hang.
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.
Catalogue Note
This Portrait of the Elector Frederic the Wise derives from Cranach's portrait of the same subject, executed circa 1525 (limewood panel, 22 1/2 by 14 3/4 in.).