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Attributed to Jacob Ferdinand Voet
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jacob Ferdinand Voet
- portrait of a young cleric, head and shoulders
Red and black chalk
Provenance
Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bart. (1792-1872);
by inhertance to his grandson, Thomas Fitzroy Phillipps Fenwick (1856-1938);
sold from his estate to Lionel Robinson, Esq.;
thence by inheritance to the present owners
by inhertance to his grandson, Thomas Fitzroy Phillipps Fenwick (1856-1938);
sold from his estate to Lionel Robinson, Esq.;
thence by inheritance to the present owners
Condition
Unframed. Laid down twice. The paper is slightly yellowed and there is a water-type stain at the lower left and three small light fox marks. Otherwise the condition is fine, the chalk strong.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Although he is not known as a draughtsman, this portrait strongly resembles the paintings of Ferdinand Voet, who was active in Rome from about 1670, producing portraits for the papal court.