- 33
Attributed to Gerard ter Borch
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Gerard Ter Borch
- Portrait of a lady in an Interior
- monogrammed on the rail of the chair: GTB
- oil on canvas
- 34 x 28 inches
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Lucerne, Theodor Fischer, 19 July 1927, lot 102;
With Julius Böhler, Munich and New York, by 1929;
By whom sold to Max Epstein, Chicago, 1930;
By whom bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1954 (Acc. no. 1954.300).
With Julius Böhler, Munich and New York, by 1929;
By whom sold to Max Epstein, Chicago, 1930;
By whom bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1954 (Acc. no. 1954.300).
Condition
Canvas is relined. The picture is under a very dirty and milky old varnish. Retouches are not visible underneath the varnish, but above the varnish are small retouches along subject's face and arms. The picture could respond well to a cleaning, re-adjustment of restoration, and fresh varnish. In a carved gilt wood frame.
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.