Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger

Anonymous Sale, London, Sotheby's, 12 July 1989, lot 14

STRUCTURE Original panel. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface appears to be in good stable condition given it's age. There are four very minor paint losses in the upper centre, several small abrasions to the extreme centre right caused by rubbing with the frame, and there is some minor paint loss down the left hand panel join caused by a slight bowing in the panel. There is a very fine craquelure thoughout. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a combination of infilling to the craquelure and minor vertical retoucing down the grain in the cheeks and forehead of the face and the neck. There is also some very minor scattered retouching in the chest and neckline of the sitter's dress. Despite a thin layer of discoloured varnish overall, the painting appears to be good condition given it's age. FRAME Held in a Baroque carved and gilded wood frame To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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.
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