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Circle of Sir Anthony van Dyck
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Circle of Sir Anthony Van Dyck
- Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland
- oil on canvas
- 31 by 24 3/4 in.; 78.7 by 63 cm.
Provenance
Purchased from the Countess of Loudoun, Loudon Castle, Galstone, Ayrshire, June 1938 (according to a tag affixed to the stretcher)
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall very good condition. There is some paint loss in the face of the subject. Under UV; inpaint in the face of the subject and around his body.
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
This painting is a partial copy based on an autograph painting by van Dyck in the collection of the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland (see S. Barnes, Van Dyck, New Haven, 2004, p. 567, no. IV. 177).