Lot 190
  • 190

French School, 18th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Portrait of a Gentleman, head and shoulders, wearing a brown coat and green collar;portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders, wearing a brown coat and striped shirt
  • a pair, both oil on canvas, both unlined, both oval

Condition

Both canvases are unlined. The former painting has some discolured retouchings and further strengthenings are visible under UV light. The paint surface is generally secure. The latter painting has some discoloured retouchings and some paint losses centre left. There is a restored scratch lower right. Further retouchings and strengthenings are visible under UV light. Both paint surfaces are under a discoloured varnish and are offered in painted wood frames which have suffered some minor knocks.
"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."