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Jan Anthonisz. van Ravesteyn
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jan Anthonisz. van Ravesteyn
- Portrait of a man in a white ruff
- indistinctly signed and dated upper left: Ano 163../ JARaveStein (JAR in ligature)
- oil on oak panel
Provenance
Lewis George Fry (1860–1933);
Thence by descent to present owner.
Thence by descent to present owner.
Condition
The panel is composed of 3 vertical planks, and generally flat with two sections of cradling to the sides and top edge. The paint surface is clean. To the naked eye there is some subtle retouching to the background particularly to the areas conforming the joins of the panels. Ultra violet inspection reveals no further restoration. Overall the picture is in excellent condition. The work is offered in a carved gilt wood frame in very good 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."