CORNELIUS JOHNSON (ALSO KNOWN AS CORNELIS JANSSENS VAN CEULEN) | PORTRAIT OF A LADY, TRADITIONALLY IDENTIFIED AS HENRIETTA MARIA, QUEEN OF ENGLAND, CIRCA 1635
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 GBP
CORNELIUS JOHNSON (ALSO KNOWN AS CORNELIS JANSSENS VAN CEULEN)
London 1593 - 1661 Utrecht
PORTRAIT OF A LADY, TRADITIONALLY IDENTIFIED AS HENRIETTA MARIA, QUEEN OF ENGLAND, CIRCA 1635
Oil on copper, silver-gilt frame
48 by 39 mm.
The work is in good condition. Some yellowing to the varnish.
"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."
Sale, London, Christie's, 11 May 1994, lot 5