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Cologne School, 17th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Cologne School, 17th century
- Portrait of a gentleman aged 58, probably Johann Adam von Herrestorff (d. 1642), three quarter length, in a lace collar and black robes, holding a letter;Portrait of a lady aged 50, probably Gertrud von Hittorf, his wife, three quarter length, in a millstone lace collar and black dress, resting her hand against the back of a chair
- the first: charged with the Hittorf arms upper right and inscribed upper left: ANNO DNJ 1637 / ÆTATIS SVÆ . 58 .;
the second: charged with the arms of the Hittorf family upper left and the arms of the Herrestorff family on the chair lower left and further inscribed upper right: ANNO DNJ 1650 / ÆTATIS SVÆ . 51.; - a pair, both oil on canvas
Condition
The pictures are very slightly lighter in tone and les acidic in colour than the catalogue illustration would suggest. Both have been lined and in both the paint is thin as a result of the lining. The first (him) is in fair overall condition with some retouching visible in the background centre left and right and under a raking light it appears that the costume has been strengthened. Examination under ultraviolet confirms the aforementioned work and reveals some further scattered retouching in the background and to the flesh tones. There is a thick varnish and surface dirt overall. The second (her) is in fair overall condition. There is retouching visible in the background centre left which runs down from the coat of arms and there is again strengthening in the costume. Examination under ultraviolet confirms these and reveals additional scattered retouches to her dress, the background centre right, the collar and the flesh. Again surface dirt and a varnish prevail.
"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."