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NICHOLAS HILLIARD | Portrait of a lady, circa 1605
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Hilliard
- Portrait of a lady, circa 1605
- Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gold paint on vellum, laid on card, gilt-metal frame, glazed reverse
- 49 by 41 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 5 July 1984, lot 111
Condition
Flesh tones faded. Minor losses to jewels in the hair, on bust, most significantly margins between 8 and 10 o'clock. The is a small gash (4mm) on her true left side. Have minor blemish on her left check. Finally dark stain near margin at 2 o'clock. All these visible in illustration.
"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."