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Venetian School, 16th Century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Venetian School, 16th Century
- Portrait of a man, half length, in armour
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Lionel Sartoris (his collector's book plate attached to reverse).
Condition
The painting has an old relining which has pressed the paint surface. The paint is slightly unclean and the varnish is discoloured. There are some old stable restorations to tears on the left and lower margins. Furthermore under ultra violet inspection a small number of further restorations to minor scratches are revealed on the nose and chest of the sitter. There is some very minor retouching to the curtain in the upper right. There is a thick layer of varnish. Overall the painting is in good and stable condition. The work is offered in a carved gilt wood frame in very 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."