- 44
French School, circa 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- French School, circa 1800
- Portrait of a gentleman in his study, reading a copy of Essai sur l'accord de la Morale et de la politique
- oil on canvas
- 195 x 130.5 cm (6 ft. 4 ¾ x 4 ft. ¾ in.)
Condition
The canvas is lined and the paint surface is secure and stable. On inspection under UV light there are retouchings visible in the white tones of the sitters stockings and in the paper of the manuscript on the table. There are further retouchings through some of the darker tones of the central and lower sections of the floor, the sitters breaches and in the tail of his coat. There are only very few finely executed retouchings in the sitters face, and the beautiful embroidery of his coat remains untouched. In fair overall condition.
Offered in a gilt wood frame in good condition.
"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."