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Isaac Oliver
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Isaac Oliver
- Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir Philip Sidney
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum;
signed centre left with the artist's monogram, gold frame with rope-work border, inscribed verso: Sir Philip Sydney - 57 by 48 mm
Provenance
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York;
his executor's sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 172 (as a Gentleman, said to be Sir Philip Sidney), bt. Dr. Beets;
Dr. Anton F. Philips;
sale, London, Christie's, 21 October 1997, lot 28,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
his executor's sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 172 (as a Gentleman, said to be Sir Philip Sidney), bt. Dr. Beets;
Dr. Anton F. Philips;
sale, London, Christie's, 21 October 1997, lot 28,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Literature
G.C. Williamson, Catalogue of the Collection of Miniatures, The Property of J. Pierpont Morgan, London 1905, vol. I, pp. 53-54, no. 47 (as Sir Philip Sidney?), pl. XXVI, no. 1
Condition
There is a minor spot of restoration on his true left check.
There is minor loss of surface on the edge of his nose (true left side). Very minor loss of white bodycolour on ruff edge on the left hand side.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The way the sitter's hair is dressed and the shape of the lawn ruff would suggest that this miniature was painted in the 1590s.