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Bernard Lens III
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Lens III
- A miniature of Sir Peter Lely
- Height: 3 1/4 inches
- height 3 1/4 in.; 8.2 cm
extensively inscribed "Petrus Lelley Eques/Pictor Carch 2di Magnae Britannicae Franciae (et) Hiberniae Regis Petrus Lelley Eques pinxit Bernard Lens ..... Jan:y 7: 1716 Londini," in later plain gold frame, signed with gilt monogram, watercolor on ivory
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, October 14, 1992, lot 23
Bernard Quaritch Ltd., London
Bernard Quaritch Ltd., London
Condition
slight loss on extreme edges, probably where miniature touched inside of original frame
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
Lens did a series of miniature portraits of famous artists, all copies but not life portraits (Lely had died in 1680); the series was very popular at the time (information courtesy of Elle Shushan).