- 11
Attributed to Charles Jervas
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Jervas
- Portrait of a Gentleman, possibly Sir William Courtenay, 2nd Bt. (1675-1735)
- oil on canvas
- 80 by 72.5 cm., 31 1/2 by 28 1/2 in.
half length, wearing a red velvet coat and waistcoat
Provenance
Probably commissioned by the sitter;
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is unlined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good, original condition. There are a small number of minor chips of paint loss in the background, scattered in the background overall, where the craquelure has started to flake. There is a layer of old, discoloured varnish and dirt overall.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals one small area of retouching to the background, above and to the right of the sitter's head, and confirms the opacity of the original varnish.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded wooden frame.
For further information on the present lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on 0044 (0)20 7293 5482, or via email at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com.
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"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."