- 500
Attributed to Sir Godfrey Kneller
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Godfrey Kneller
- Lady Worsley
- inscribed lower left: Lady Worsley Wife of Sr Robt
- oil on canvas
- 47 3/4 by 39 1/2 in.; 121.3 by 100.3 cm.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. The surface appears to be in overall good condition aside from a streaky varnish. Some minor, rather unnoticeable craquelure throughout, consistent with age. Abrasions and thinness at the extreme edges. Under UV light, there is a repaired tear, extending approximately 14 inches vertically, 12 inches horizontally and then another 6 inches diagonally, just to the right of the sitter, extending through her elbow. An additional area of inpaint in the background above the sitterÂ’s head; a line extending into her hair; and a line extending through her proper right eyebrow, eye and cheek. There are small spots of inpaint scattered throughout the background of the work and in the sitterÂ’s dress, including a spot in her proper right elbow. The streaky varnish drips and fluoresces along the lower part of the picture.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present work depicts Frances Thynne, daughter of Viscount Weymouth and wife of Sir Robert Worsley, 4th Baronet. The couple married in 1690 and resided at Apuldurcombe on the Isle of Wight.