Jacob Ferdinand Voet

Sale, Stockholm, Bukowski, 10 March 1928 (as Pierre Mignard).

F. Petrucci, "Catalogo 'serie delle belle' del Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia", in C. Benocci, T. Di Carpegna Falconieri, Le Belle/Ritratti di Dame del Seicento e del Settecento nelle Residenze Feudali del Lazio, Rome 2004, p. 85;
F. Petrucci, Ferdinand Voet (1639-1689) detto Ferdinando de' Ritratti, Rome 2005, p. 219, cat. no. 165.d.

The picture is more yellow in tone and richer in colour than the catalogue illustration would suggest, The canvas is unlined and the paint surface is in good overall condition. There is no apparent damage or loss of paint except for two very minor single abrasions at the top of the head and some further abrasion to the canvas edge lower right as can all be seen in the catalogue illustration. The paint is thin in places as can be seen particularly in the darker pigments and under a raking light there is evidence of retouching to the fleshtones of the decolletage. There is a discoloured vanrish overall. Examination under ultrviolet light confirms the presentce of the milky varnish which makes inspection difficult and reveals minor strenghening to the hair and some localised cosmetic retouching to the sitter's neck, left cheek and right eyebrow as well as to the aforementioned decolletage. There is also some strengthening to the drapery of the costume and to the lower canvas edge. The picture appears to be in good overall condition with no structural damage. Offered in a decorative gilt wood and plaster frame in good condition.
"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."

We are grateful to Francesco Petrucci for endorsing the attribution on the basis of digital images.