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Netherlandish School, 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a bearded man, head and shoulders, wearing a white ruff, a fur collar and a medallion
- inscribed and dated upper left: ATATIS.54Aº.1583.
- oil on panel
Provenance
M. Pelegrims, Brussels, by 1927;
Pelegrims de Bigard family, Brussels;
Their sale, Brussels, Christie's, 15 June 1981, lot 376 (as Nicolas Neufchatel).
Pelegrims de Bigard family, Brussels;
Their sale, Brussels, Christie's, 15 June 1981, lot 376 (as Nicolas Neufchatel).
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, Exhibition of Flemish and Belgium Art, January-February 1927, no. 243 (as Nicolas Neufchatel).
Condition
The support consists of two vertical panels joined to the reverse with a series of batons and bevelled along the upper and lower margins. There is an old vertical split in the left hand panel. Overall the support is stable with an old slight convex bow.
The paint surface is secure, if a little thin and abraded particularly in the darks of the background, under an old yellowed varnish. Retouching work is evident along the aforementioned panel join and split and this is confirmed under UV light which is otherwise impeded by the aforementioned varnish.
Offered in black lacquer and gilt frame in good condition with some minor losses.
"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."