Lot 53
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NICOLAS LAGNEAU | Portrait of a moustachioed man wearing a hat

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Attributed to Nicolas Lagneau
  • Portrait of a moustachioed man wearing a hat
  • Black and red chalk and stumping;
    bears old attribution on the backing: Lagneau

Provenance

Dr. Ackermann;
Ernst Ehlers,
his sale and others, Leipzig, C.G. Boerner, 9-10 May 1930, lot 209

Condition

Laid down on an old mount. There are a number of old abrasions to the left half of the sheet and other small stains and areas of surface dirt throughout. The medium remains reasonably fresh and the image strong. Sold in an elaborate, carved giltwood frame.
"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."