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FRENCH SCHOOL, EARLY 17TH CENTURY | Portrait of a man holding a flute
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- French School, early 17th Century
- Portrait of a man holding a flute
- oil on canvas
- 63.4 x 49.1 cm.; 25 x 19 1/4 in.
Condition
The canvas has a very firm relining. The paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish discoloured. There is a large 18 x 21 cm. L-shaped repaired tear in the sitters shoulder. Inspection under ultra violet light is impeded by the opaque varnish but appears to reveal little other intervention save for a handful of spot re-touchings in the man's face and scattered around the aforementioned tear. Offered in a Dutch style ebonised wood frame with ripple decoration and a gilt sight edge, some minor losses.
"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."