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17th Century Follower of Antonis Mor
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- 17th Century Follower of Antonis Mor
- Portrait of Queen Mary I (1516-1558)
- oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 6 June 2007, lot 2, for £36,000.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel consists of a single piece of oak, which is in flat, stable condition, with no cracks or apparent damage.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition, with no apparent extant damage or loss of paint.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered areas of minor retouching, notably to the right hand corner of the sitter's mouth, and in the collar of her dress, as well as in the background down the right hand edge of the panel.
FRAME
Held in a wooden frame, with gilded edges and a felt surround.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@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.
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."
Catalogue Note
This painting appears to derive from one of the three-quarter length portraits of the Queen painted by Mor in the mid 1550s. These autograph portraits are in the Prado, Castle Ashby (Marquess of Northampton) and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston. According to van Mander, Mor was sent to England by the Emperor Charles V in order to paint Mary for her prospective bridegroom. The jewel at Mary's throat is probably that sent by Philip of Spain in 1554; 'A great diamond with a large pearl pendant, one of the most beautiful pieces ever seen in the world'.