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Philippe Mercier
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Philippe Mercier
- Portrait of a young man, half-length
- oil on canvas, offered in a carved and gilt wood English frame
Provenance
Frank Hurlbutt, Hartsheath, Mold, Flintshire;
By whose executors sold, London, Sotheby's, 5 March 1942, lot 45, where purchased by;
Armindo Monteiro (1896-1955), Portuguese Ambassador in London;
Thence by family descent to the present owner.
By whose executors sold, London, Sotheby's, 5 March 1942, lot 45, where purchased by;
Armindo Monteiro (1896-1955), Portuguese Ambassador in London;
Thence by family descent to the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining, and the paint surface is clean with a slightly uneven and discoloured varnish. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals careful retouching to the exposed lining of the sitter's coat and sleeve, as well as to his right cheek, bridge of his nose, forehead and around his eye. Other small retouchings are scattered in the background. In overall fair condition. The English carved and gilt wood frame is in 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."