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Studio of Antoine Pesne Paris 1683 - 1757 Berlin
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Antoine Pesne
- Portrait of Queen Sophie Dorothea of Prussia (1687-1757), standing three quarter-length, wearing a blue and silver embroidered dress and a red ermine coat
- oil on canvas
- 138 by 99 cm.
Provenance
Prince Stolberg, Schloss Wernigerode (according to a label on the reverse)
Exhibited
Halle, Staatliche Galerie Moritzburg by 1955 and 1963 (according to a label on the reverse)
Condition
The painting is warmer in tone and has less contrast than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The painting has a relining. The paint surface has slightly flattened. Paint losses are visible scattered throughout the painting, but especially in the areas along the edges and a few small spots in the sitter's face, low neckline and dress. The paint surface has a tendency towards flaking in the areas around the edges. The white impastos of the embroidered dress are well preserved.
The canvas undulates along the bottom side which has been retouched as well. A few filled and retouched spots are visible to the upper and left background, and a few small spots in the sitter's face. The paint surface is covered with a dirty and discoloured varnish layer, with surface dirt.
Inspection under UV-light confirms abovementioned retouchings and reveals additional ones to the background area and scattered spots in the blue dress.
Offered in a gilt wood frame with basic plaster ornaments, with damages and chips. (JD)
"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."
Catalogue Note
The sitter was the wife of King Frederick William I (1688-1740) and the mother of King Frederick II (1712-1786).