- 135
Constantijn Netscher
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Constantijn Netscher
- Portrait of King William III of England (1689-1702), full length, wearing armour and holding a globe, a dog beneath the table;Portrait of Queen Mary II of England (1689-1694), full length and holding a crown, a small dog on the chair
- both signed lower right: Const. Netscher fec
- a pair, both oil on canvas
- 85cm by 60cm
Condition
The pictures are less acidic in colour, particularly in the reds, otherwise both catalogue illustrations are representative. The canvases have been relined but the paint surfaces retain a nice impasto. The paint surface of him (as illustrated on the left in the catalogue) is in good overall condition. There is evidence of some minor discoloured retouchings in the background centre right, otherwise the canvas appears to be fine. Examination under ultraviolet confirms the presence of the aforementioned retouching and reveals the presence of a thick vanrish as well as some very minor further retouches mainly at the canvas edges. Overall the work that has been carried out appears to be cosmetic as opposed to structural. The paint surface of her (as illustrated on the right in the catalogue) appars to be in good overall condition apart from a recent horizontal tear in the canvas measuring approx. 2 in. lower centre in her dress parallel to the dog. There is also one fleck of old paint loss in the background above the table. Examination under ultraviolet reveals some scattered cosmetic retouching including some older retouching to her blue cape. There is also retouching to two horiztonal surface scratches centre right measuring approx. 4 in. from the canvas edge. Both are offered in matching gilt wood and plaster frames in good overall 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."
"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."