Lot 1
  • 1

ATTRIBUTED TO LEVINA TEERLINC | Portrait of Edward VI, King of England (1537-1553), circa 1550

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Portrait of Edward VI, King of England (1537-1553), circa 1550
  • Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gold on vellum, on prepared card, in associated turned ivory frame
  • 43 mm. Diam.

Provenance

Dr John Lumsden Propert (1834-1902), London, by 1887;
sale, London, Christie's, 23 October 1989, lot 152 (as English School)

Exhibited

London, 1887, no. 467 (as Levina Teerlinc);
London1889, case XXXIV, no. 21 (as Levina Teerlinc);
London (The New Gallery), 1889;
London1890;
London, 1891;
London, 1897, no. 11 (as Levina Teerlinc)

Literature

Propert, 1887, illust. opp. p. 66 (as L. Teerlinc);
Long, 1929, p. 433 (as Attributed to Levina Teerlinc)

Condition

Surface of face slightly rubbed and slight staining on his real right cheek. Much of the gold border on the margin has disappeared. Fits loosely in case.
"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."