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German School, 1631
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- German School, 1631
- Portrait of King Johann II von Pfalz-Zweibrücken (1584-1635)
- bears inscription upper left: VON GOTTES GNNADEN, IOHANNS PHALZ / GRAVE BEI REHEIN, IN BEYERN IVLICH / V VELDENTZ, SPONHEIM DENMARK . VND / AVENSPVRG, HERR ZV REVENSTEIN. / ANNO. MDCXXXI
- oil on canvas
Condition
The picture is more mutued in tone and less acidic in colour than the catalogue illustration would suggest. The canvas has been lined and the paint surface appears to be in good overall condition apart from some scattered retouching in the background along the upper edge centred around what maybe an old restored area of damage at the canvas edge abve the sitter's right ear. Otherwise there is surface dirt and a varnish overall. Examination under ultravilet confirms the aforementioned retouching and reveals a few scattered minor cosmetic retouchings elsewhere however the thickness of the varnish impedes full inspection. Offered in a plain wood frame with a gilt slip 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."