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School of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
- Portrait of a lady, half length seated, with her breasts uncovered
- oil on canvas, in a tortoiseshell frame
Provenance
Acquired from a private collection in Manchester by the present owner circa 1920.
Condition
The canvas has an old relining which is stable and the painting has been quite recently restored. The figure herself has undergone fairly significant restoration, usually consisting of numerous localised retouchings such as to her cheeks and chin, her chest and hands, with numerous further retouchings and strengthenings throughout the background. The yellow dress is least affected but the brown undergarment is heavily restored.
"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."