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Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Xaver Winterhalter
- Wanda Fürstin von und zu Putbus (1837-1867), née Freiin von Veltheim-Bartensleben
- signed and dated fr. Winterhalter / Paris 1858 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 100 by 81.5cm., 39½ by 32in. (oval)
Literature
Franz Wild, (ed.), Neckrologe und Verzeichnisse der Gemälde von Franz und Hermann Winterhalter, Zürich, 1894, p. 46
Richard Ormond and Carol Blackett-Ord, (eds.), Franz Xaver Winterhalter & the Courts of Europe, 1830-70, (exh. cat.), London & Paris, 1987-88, p. 236, no. 409, listed
Richard Ormond and Carol Blackett-Ord, (eds.), Franz Xaver Winterhalter & the Courts of Europe, 1830-70, (exh. cat.), London & Paris, 1987-88, p. 236, no. 409, listed
Condition
The canvas is unlined. As visible in the catalogue illustration there are a number of unrepaired tears with associated paint flaking, notably a circa 6cm tear in the left of her head and ear, a circa 8cm horizontal tear in the red background to the right, and a number of more minor tears. Under ultra-violet light the varnish layers fluoresce quite unevenly however there do not appear to be any notable signs of retouching. The appearance of the work would be greatly enhanced with cleaning and conservation.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with floral motifs, with a number of ornament losses.
For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below:
Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000;
Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000;
Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000.
As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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."