- 127
Attributed to Francesco Montemezzano
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Montemezzano
- Portrait of a noblewoman, in an elaborate dress with high lace collar, a palazzo in a garden beyond
- oil on canvas, in a carved and gilt wood frame, the reverse with an unidentified red wax collector's(?) seal
- 96.2 by 83.3cm
Whilst Dottssa Paola Rossi has proposed an attribution to Domenico Tintoretto, on the basis of photographs, drawing comparison with a painting formerly in the Liechtenstein Gallerie, Vienna (see P. Rossi, Jacopo Tintoretto: I Ritratti, Venice 1973, vol. I, plate 264), the painting shows closer stylistic similarities with Montemezzano, who favoured the distinctive hairstyle found here.
Provenance
Ferdinand Edouard, Baron von Stumm (1845 – 1925), Schloß Rauisch-Holzhausen, Hessen;
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Condition
In overall fair condition. The canvas has an old relining, the paint surface is quite dirty and the varnish is rather discoloured. There is evidence of wear to the paint surface throughout. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals little intervention save for some small areas of retouching in the background, a larger area in the sitter's chest, and a handful of spot retouchings in her face. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in good condition.
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"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."