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Willem Wissing
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Willem Wissing
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mary 'Moll' Davis, three-quarter-length, seated in a park landscape with a dog on her lap
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has a firm lining and a clear and only slightly discoloured varnish. There are no major damages visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals a somewhat uneven and opaque varnish and some minor scattered areas of localised retouching and strengthening but no major restorations. The most concentrated areas of retouching are along her right collar bone, in the sitters hair, particularly to the right of her profile, and some in the dark tones of the drapery but otherwise there's not much intervention. In overall good condition.
Offered in a gilt carved 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."