- 445
Attributed to David Bailly
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- David Bailly
- Portrait of a Gentleman with a Lace Collar
- oil on panel
- 28 by 22 5/8 in.; 71 by 58 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandparents of the present owner;
Thence by descent to the father of the present owner in 1979;
Thence by descent in 1995.
Thence by descent to the father of the present owner in 1979;
Thence by descent in 1995.
Condition
Oil on panel, cradled. It appears there are three pieces of wood joined together vertically; these joins have been retouched, which is visible to the naked eye. These extend top to bottom on either side of the sitter's face. A few raised dots of inpaint along the upper and lower edges but otherwise the surface is generally clean and fresh. Under UV light, the previously mentioned panel joins and raised dots appear under UV light. There are also small dots and dashes of inpaint scattered across the sitter's face, ruff and hands and strengthening to the shadows in his costume.
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.