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French School, late 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- French School, late 16th Century
- Portrait of a man, half-length, holding a pair of gloves and a sprig of laurel leaves
- oil on walnut panel
- 36.8 x 25.4 cm.; 14 1/2 x 10 in.
Provenance
Sale, Oslo, Blomqvist, in the 1950s, where acquired by
Professor Sven Oluf Sørensen (1920-2017), Oslo;
Thence by descent to the current owner.
Professor Sven Oluf Sørensen (1920-2017), Oslo;
Thence by descent to the current owner.
Condition
The panel is made up of a single plank, and is flat and stable. The paint surface is clean and the varnish is slightly discoloured. There is a vertical surface crack starting halfway along the lower edge approx. 2.5cm. long, as well as another vertical crack starting 1cm. from the left edge approx. 7.5cm. long. There is an diagonal scratch circa 9cm. long across the upper part of the sitter's face with associated retouchings, and a small spot of paint loss at the brim of his hat. A further spot of retouching is visible in his proper right elbow crease. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals this, as well as some retouching in between his hands, in the laurel, and tiny flecks in his sleeve and the lower right hand corner, but otherwise it is difficult to discern much underneath the thick, milky varnish. In overall good condition. Offered in a parcel gilt frame with 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."