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Nicolaes Maes
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Nicolaes Maes
- Portrait of a lady, half length, in an ochre coloured dress, white lace shawl and pearls in a garden setting
- oil on canvas
- 17in. by 12½in.
Condition
The painting is slightly less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas is dirty and requires a good clean, but otherwise the paint surface is stable and it has been well- preserved. The edges of the canvas are slightly scuffed from scratching and there is an old repaired tear in the lower left hand corner.
Inspection under UV light is somewhat impeded by an old milky vanish. It shows very few spot retouchings, for example around the hand.
This lot is sold in an attractive gilt and plaster frame, with some losses to the plaster.
"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."