- 120
School of Westphalia, 1598
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a lady, half-length, wearing a richly embroidered dress with a white ruff and an elaborate bejewelled headdress
- inscribed upper right: ANNO 1598/ AETATIS SVAE./ 24
- oil on canvas, laid on board
Condition
The canvas has been laid down on board. The paint surface is secure if a little flattened and slightly abraded in the background. The paint surface is under a dirty layer of varnish. No major damages are apparent. Small discoloured retouchings can be observed in the background, in the collar and some minor ones in the dress. Inspection under UV light reveals a few additional retouchings in the figure's face and hands and more extensive retouchings in the background. (MW)
"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."