Joseph Frans Nollekens

STRUCTURE The canvas has an old lining. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is retouching to an old tear i the lower right, aprox three inches long vertically, and to another, smaller old tear in the upper left. There is a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish overall. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light confirms a small number of scattered further minor retouchings and confirms the condition mentioned above. FRAME Held in a gold painted wooden 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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